Shrouded strain relief medical balloon device and method of use
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Mar 25, 2003
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Dec 5, 2002
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Jun 4, 2001
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Jun 4, 2001
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A dilation catheter device comprising a shroud tube having a total preselected diameter effective for use in a preselected body lumen, the shroud tube having a strain relief tube extending therethrough which is adapted to reversibly form a flared, funnel-shape and a collapsed shape for contacting the surface of a dilation balloon, whereby the configuration of the balloon can be altered by altering the position of contact of the distal end of the strain relief tube with the surface of the balloon. Methods for use of the device and articles of manufacture containing the device are also taught.
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