Bifurcated balloon folding method and apparatus

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2011-05-17

2011-05-17

Crispino, Richard (Department: 1747)

Plastic article or earthenware shaping or treating: apparatus

Diverse distinct type shaping means

C425S330000, C425S343000, C425S392000, C425S394000, C425S398000

Reexamination Certificate

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07942661

ABSTRACT:
A balloon folding system specifically configured to reduce a side branch balloon of a bifurcated balloon catheter assembly includes a die that defines at least one chamber for receipt of the sidebranch balloon, and at least one pin sized to fit into the chamber and reduce the balloon to a substantially flattened state. The system also may include a housing for the reduction and folding of a primary branch balloon. The system is configurable to fold and reduce both branches simultaneously or separately.

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