Balloon protector
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Sep 2, 2003
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Jun 6, 2000
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A method and apparatus for protecting a balloon of a balloon catheter from damage prior to inserting the balloon catheter into a body lumen. The balloon protector comprising a tube of synthetic material having a reduced inside diameter which is drawn about the catheter balloon. The balloon protector retaining the catheter in a reduced configuration. The material of the balloon protector including a kinked portion which provides the protector with an area that will draw inward toward and against the catheter when the ends of the protector are drawn longitudinally in opposite directions.
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