Balloon dilatation catheter with varying radiopacity

Details Balloon dilatation catheter with varying radiopacity Balloon dilatation catheter with varying radiopacity

1990-02-02

1993-04-13

Pellegrino, Stephen C.

Surgery

Instruments

Internal pressure applicator

604 96, 604100, A61M 2902

Patent

active

052017540

ABSTRACT:
A balloon dilatation catheter, usable in percutaneous transluminal angioplasty, is formed so that portions of the catheter both distally and proximally of the balloon have varyinq degrees of radiopacity. A portion of the catheter distally of the balloon presents a dark image under fluoroscopy while a portion located proximally of the balloon displays a moderately radiopaque image under fluoroscopy. The portion of the catheter in the region of the balloon may have a moderate, light or no radiopaque means.

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