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Reinforced Balloon Catheter

  • US 20170348514A1
  • Filed: 05/25/2017
  • Published: 12/07/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/01/2016
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A balloon catheter used in endovascular procedures comprising:

  • a balloon in fluid communication with an inflation lumen, whereby the balloon is inflated as an inflation liquid is delivered through the inflation lumen;

    a purge port in fluid communication with the balloon, the purge port comprising a membrane having pores sized to allow passage of gas while restricting passage of the inflation liquid in order to purge gas from the balloon while retaining the inflation liquid within the balloon so that the balloon maintains an inflated shape after the balloon is inflated.

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