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Apparatus and methods for bone, tissue and duct dilatation

  • US 20040098017A1
  • Filed: 09/29/2003
  • Published: 05/20/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/30/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An assembly adapted for bone, tissue and/or duct dilatation of a living being comprising in combination:

  • a hollow tube;

    an inflatable and deflatable balloon element having proximal and distal ends in fluid communication with the hollow tube; and

    , balloon tensioning and/or balloon wrapping device(s) for stretching the balloon element and/or folding, pleating or wrapping the balloon element to facilitate insertion and/or removal of the balloon element through a narrow diameter duct, access channel or canula.

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