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Guide-wire mounted balloon modulation device and methods of use

  • US 6,902,535 B2
  • Filed: 08/26/2002
  • Issued: 06/07/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/26/2002
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An apparatus for modulating the pressure of a fluid within an expandable portion of a tubular guide wire or catheter, the apparatus comprising an inflation tool comprising:

  • means for controllably gripping an open, proximal end of a tubular guide wire or catheter, the gripping means comprising a deformable member and a deforming mechanism, the deforming mechanism comprising a lever mechanism arranged to controllably act upon the deformable member to cause gripping of the tubular guide wire or catheter by the deformable member;

    means for introducing a fluid into said expandable portion of said tubular guide wire or catheter through said open, proximal end, thereby inflating said expandable portion of said tubular guide wire or catheter to a desired extent; and

    means for introducing a sealing member into said open proximal end of said tubular guide wire or catheter to seal said fluid in said tubular guide wire or catheter.

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