Dilatation catheter suitable for peripheral arteries

Details Dilatation catheter suitable for peripheral arteries Dilatation catheter suitable for peripheral arteries

1989-05-11

1991-08-27

Bratlie, Steven A.

Surgery

Instruments

Internal pressure applicator

600 18, 604 96, 606194, A61M 2902

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050429850

ABSTRACT:
A steerable balloon dilatation catheter which is particularly suitable for peripheral arteries having an elongated tubular member with a flexible, inelastic balloon on the distal end. The tubular member has a relatively stiff proximal portion formed of stainless steel and a relatively flexible distal portion formed of a polyester. A fixed guiding member is disposed within the catheter bonded to the proximal portion of the tubular member, to a short relatively rigid cylindrical member bonded to the distal portion of the tubular member and the distal end of the balloon.

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patent: 4362150 (1982-12-01), Lombardi, Jr. et al.
patent: 4641654 (1987-02-01), Sampson et al.
patent: 4821722 (1989-04-01), Miller et al.
patent: 4838268 (1989-06-01), Keith et al.

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