×

Balloon Catheter

  • US 20110172699A1
  • Filed: 07/14/2010
  • Published: 07/14/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/26/2001
  • Status: Abandoned Application
First Claim
Patent Images

1. A method of removing an embolus from a vascular lumen, comprising the steps of:

  • (a) introducing a balloon catheter to a position proximal said embolus,(b) extending a microcatheter from the distal end of said balloon catheter to penetrate the embolus,(c) extending a clot removal device through the embolus past the microcatheter,(d) inflating the balloon of said balloon catheter to temporarily occlude the vascular lumen,(e) withdrawing the microcatheter into the balloon catheter,(f) withdrawing the clot removal device and the embolus into the balloon catheter,(g) deflating the balloon of said balloon catheter, and(h) withdrawing the balloon catheter and embolus.

View all claims
  • 1 Assignment
Timeline View
Assignment View
    ×
    ×