Method of construction of a balloon catheter

Details Method of construction of a balloon catheter Method of construction of a balloon catheter

1994-10-19

1996-06-04

Maki, Steven D.

Adhesive bonding and miscellaneous chemical manufacture

Methods

Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor

156280, 156292, 156294, 1563086, 264523, 264526, B29C 4900, B29C 6502, C09J 502

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055229611

ABSTRACT:
The method of manufacturing a polyurethane balloon catheter from a length of tubing of such material wherein the tubing is placed in a mold of the desired final expanded shape, the mold and tubing are immersed in a bath of warm water, and air pressure is introduced into the tubing to effect the expansion and then withdrawn to allow the removal of the balloon.

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