Low-profile single-lumen dual-balloon catheter with integrated guide wire for embolectomy dilatation/occlusion and delivery of treatment fluid

Number of patents in Portfolio can not be more than 2000

United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5320604
SERIAL NO

08071731

Stats

ATTORNEY / AGENT: (SPONSORED)

Importance

Loading Importance Indicators... loading....

Abstract

See full text

A fully exchangeable low-profile single-lumen dual-balloon catheter for embolectomy, dilatation, occlusion, and infusion of treatment fluid, and having an integrated guide wire, includes a flexible small diameter guide wire provided with an distal end valving portion of comparatively enlarged diameter and a flexible elongated tubular shaft with a pair of expandable balloons spaced apart on opposite sides of a waist portion which waist portion includes an infusion section with a perforation in fluid communication with the lumen. The fluid conducting lumen is adapted to perform multiple functions in conjunction with movements of the guide wire converting the catheter to one of several modes of operation by sealing cooperation of the guide wire valving portion with seal portions of the catheter shaft.

Loading the Abstract Image... loading....

First Claim

See full text

Family

Loading Family data... loading....

Patent Owner(s)

Patent OwnerAddress
ADVANCED CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS INC3200 LAKESIDE DRIVE SANTA CLARA CA 95054

International Classification(s)

  • [Classification Symbol]
  • [Patents Count]

Inventor(s)

Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Higgins, Sheryl W Silverado, CA 8 892
Walker, Blair D Long Beach, CA 65 6557

Cited Art Landscape

Load Citation

Patent Citation Ranking

Forward Cite Landscape

Load Citation