Esophageal balloon catheter with visual marker

Details Esophageal balloon catheter with visual marker Esophageal balloon catheter with visual marker

2007-03-27

2007-03-27

Williams, Catherine S. (Department: 3763)

Surgery

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

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11119259

ABSTRACT:
A balloon catheter for use with an endoscope may have a flexible shaft extending between a proximal and distal end, with a hub affixed to the proximal end, and a balloon that has one or more visual markers. An additional optional feature is that the markers(s) may be color-coded.

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