Stent securement by balloon modification

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6432080
APP PUB NO 20020007192A1
SERIAL NO

09898741

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Improved stent securement in a balloon catheter including balloon modification. The improvement comprises a circumferential fold in at least one of the distal cone portion and proximal cone portion over a portion of the body portion. The fold includes first and second layers of balloon material which are touching each other in a plurality of locations. The fold encompasses a circumferential end portion of the stent for securing it in place until dilation of the balloon.

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  • BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.

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Inventor(s)

Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Hanson, Scott M Columbia Heights, MN 40 2672
Pederson, Jr Gary J Maple Grove, MN 2 158
Seppala, Jan D Maple Grove, MN 10 859

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