Balloon catheter with balloon protection sheath
First Claim
1. A catheter comprising a basic tubular body having a distal end and a proximal end, a balloon member which is arranged on the distal end, an elongate, elastic balloon protection sheath which is arranged on or in the basic tubular body close to the balloon member and at least one pull thread connected to the end of the sheath facing toward the balloon member, the at least one pull thread extending to the proximal end of the basic tubular body for being pulled to pull the sheath over the balloon member.
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Abstract
The balloon catheter comprises a basic tubular body having a distal end and a proximal end. A balloon member is arranged on the distal end and, close to the balloon member, is arranged an elongate, elastic balloon protection sheath. A pull thread is connected to an end of the sheath facing toward the balloon member and extends to the proximal end of the basic tubular body. The sheath can be pulled over the balloon member by pulling the pull thread.
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- 1. A catheter comprising a basic tubular body having a distal end and a proximal end, a balloon member which is arranged on the distal end, an elongate, elastic balloon protection sheath which is arranged on or in the basic tubular body close to the balloon member and at least one pull thread connected to the end of the sheath facing toward the balloon member, the at least one pull thread extending to the proximal end of the basic tubular body for being pulled to pull the sheath over the balloon member.
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