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Single lumen rapid-exchange catheter

  • US 20030040769A1
  • Filed: 08/23/2001
  • Published: 02/27/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/23/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A rapid-exchange catheter system which comprises:

  • a guidewire;

    a catheter tube formed with a lumen and having a distal end and a proximal end;

    a distal sealing port formed into said catheter tube in fluid communication with said lumen and dimensioned for receiving said guidewire therethrough to establish a substantially fluid-tight seal therewith;

    a proximal sealing port formed into said catheter tube in fluid communication with said lumen and dimensioned for receiving said guidewire therethrough to establish a substantially fluid-tight seal therewith; and

    a balloon connected in fluid communication with said lumen of said catheter tube between said proximal sealing port and said distal sealing port, with said guidewire extending between said distal sealing port and said proximal sealing port and through said balloon when said guidewire is engaged with said catheter tube.

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