Catheter balloons

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2003-09-15

2010-06-15

Gibson, Roy D (Department: 3739)

Surgery

Instruments

Electrical application

C606S041000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07736362

ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to catheter balloons wherein the balloon are constructed of hydrophilic energy conductive polymers. It also relates to catheter balloons that self-anchor at a target site in a patient's body. Finally, it relates to catheter balloons with very small cross-sectional profiles at the distal end.

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