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Catheter with removable balloon protector and stent delivery system with removable stent protector

  • US 20010001128A1
  • Filed: 12/14/2000
  • Published: 05/10/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/05/1997
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A medical device comprising:

  • a catheter comprising a proximal portion, a distal portion, a shaft and an expandable member located at the distal portion, said expandable member being constructed and arranged for expanding the outer diameter of said catheter from a contracted state to an expanded state; and

    protector means comprising a removable sleeve positioned around the expandable member, said sleeve comprising a first end and a second end and having a variable inner diameter.

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