Balloon catheter and method of making same

Details Balloon catheter and method of making same Balloon catheter and method of making same

2007-12-11

2007-12-11

Nguyen, Anhtuan T. (Department: 3731)

Surgery

Instruments

Internal pressure applicator

C604S103080

Reexamination Certificate

active

10431231

ABSTRACT:
A balloon catheter method of providing same, wherein a balloon catheter defines one or more indentations which provide improved flexibility to at least a portion of the catheter shaft and/or improved folding and rewrapping characteristics to the balloon.

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