Dilatation catheter suitable for peripheral arteries

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PATENT NO 5042985
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07350276

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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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ADVANCED CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS INC3200 LAKESIDE DRIVE SANTA CLARA CA 95054

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Elliott, Sandra L Sunnyvale, CA 1 136
Kraus, Jeffrey L San Jose, CA 10 1495
Mar, Craig E Sunnyvale, CA 32 2194

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