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NOVEL ENHANCED PTNA RAPID EXCHANGE TYPE OF CATHETER SYSTEM

  • US 20090192455A1
  • Filed: 01/07/2009
  • Published: 07/30/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/07/2008
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. An intracerebral rapid exchange balloon catheter system effective for accessing and dilating blood vessels within the brain, comprising, in combination:

  • a catheter comprising a RX port with length of between at least about 25 cm and about 50 cm for providing catheter support within and above the carotid siphon and distal vertebral arteries;

    a conformable, semi-compliant balloon, the balloon manipulable to gain forward progress through intracranial vessels substantially narrowed by plaque in combination with at least a guidewire; and

    a tip disposed at a distal end of the catheter.

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