Balloon catheter with improved resistance to non-deflation

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2003-01-06

2009-12-08

Lucchesi, Nicholas D (Department: 3763)

Surgery

Means or method for facilitating removal of non therapeutic...

Urinary catheter

Reexamination Certificate

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07628784

ABSTRACT:
Balloon catheters are disclosed that comprise a material that confers improved resistance to non-deflation. Balloon catheters are also disclosed that comprise a reduced drainage lumen diameter. In some embodiments the catheters achieve these characteristics without rendering the catheters undesirably stiff.

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