Catheter with removable balloon protector and stent delivery...

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2006-01-31

2006-01-31

Ho, (Jackie) Tan-Uyen T. (Department: 3731)

Surgery

Instruments

Internal pressure applicator

C623S001110

Reexamination Certificate

active

06991639

ABSTRACT:
A balloon catheter is provided having an expandable distal portion and balloon protector comprising a first removable sleeve, and an optional second removable (outer) sleeve positioned over the inner sleeve, the second (outer) sleeve having a constrictive relationship with the first (inner) sleeve, said first and second sleeves being removed prior to use of the catheter. The first sleeve may have a variable inner diameter.

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