Balloon catheter with radioopaque marker

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2008-01-29

2008-01-29

Thanh, LoAn H. (Department: 3763)

Surgery

Means for introducing or removing material from body for...

Treating material introduced into or removed from body...

C606S194000, C623S001110

Reexamination Certificate

active

07322959

ABSTRACT:
In order to enhance the flexibility and trackability of a catheter (1) that is particularly adapted for use in delivering a stent (5), the catheter (1) comprises a marker arrangement (7, 8) that includes at least one marker (10, 11) made from a wire of a highly radiopaque and ductile material. Said wire is preferably wrapped around a second inner tube (2) of the catheter (1).

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