Nano-actuated medical device
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1. A nano-actuated medical device, comprising:
- a housing sized to pass within a body lumen; and
a nanoactuator operatively associated with the housing, said nanoactuator, upon electrical energization, actuating expansion of the housing within the body lumen.
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Abstract
A medical device is disclosed which may include the use of nanopaper. The medical device may be provided in the form of a balloon catheter wherein the nanopaper is mounted about an electrode and into which an electrically conductive solution is dispersed. An elastomeric sheath may then be provided about the nanopaper. Actuation of the electrode may cause generation of microbubbles causing the nanopaper to expand.
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1. A nano-actuated medical device, comprising:
- a housing sized to pass within a body lumen; and
a nanoactuator operatively associated with the housing, said nanoactuator, upon electrical energization, actuating expansion of the housing within the body lumen. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
- a housing sized to pass within a body lumen; and
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