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Detachable balloon catheter apparatus and method

  • US 4,311,146 A
  • Filed: 05/08/1980
  • Issued: 01/19/1982
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/08/1980
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A detachable balloon catheter apparatus comprising:

  • an introducer catheter, said introducer catheter having an attachment means at the trailing end thereof for connection to a source of pressurized fluid;

    an inflatable balloon positioned at the leading end of said introducer catheter, said balloon having an opening in fluid communication with the leading end of said catheter; and

    valve means for automatically plugging the opening of said balloon after it is inflated by said pressurized fluid, said valve means comprising an elongated stem that is attached to the interior surface of said balloon.

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