Cryo balloon

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2007-03-13

2007-03-13

Gibson, Roy D. (Department: 3739)

Surgery

Instruments

Cyrogenic application

Reexamination Certificate

active

11085763

ABSTRACT:
Devices and methods for performing cryo therapy, cryo ablation or cryoplasty. A cryo therapy apparatus may comprise an elongate shaft, a cooling member disposed at the distal end of the shaft, and a pressure gauge coupled to the cooling member.

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