Intra-aortic balloon catheter

Details Intra-aortic balloon catheter Intra-aortic balloon catheter

1994-03-04

1995-10-10

Yasko, John D.

Surgery

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

Treating material introduced into or removed from body...

604282, 606194, A61M 2900

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054566657

ABSTRACT:
An improved intra-aortic balloon catheter of the present invention with a kink-resistant outer tube formed of a helically wound metal coil overlaid with a plastic covering which maintains the patency of the air passageway, and a central tub, forming a secondary lumen, formed of a strong resilient, flexible, kink-resistant material, such as a super elastic metal alloy.

REFERENCES:
patent: 5176660 (1993-01-01), Truckai
patent: 5176661 (1993-01-01), Evard et al.
patent: 5180376 (1993-01-01), Fischell
patent: 5279596 (1994-01-01), Castaneda et al.
"Ready the instant it's in your hands", RediFurl DL Product Brochure (1987).
Kontron Instruments 9.5F/10.5F Double Lumen Cardiothane Pre-Wrapped Percutaneous IAB Product Brochure (Dec. 1992).
Mansfield Cardiac Assist, New! 9.5 Fr Sidewinder DL IAB Product Brochure (1990).

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