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US 12,673,189 B2Granted
Inflatable perfusion balloon with outer mesh and related methods
AssigneeC.R. Bard, Inc.
InventorCorey Rousu
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Abstract
An apparatus for performing a medical procedure in the vasculature comprises an inflatable perfusion balloon including a passage for transmitting fluid in an inflated condition of the balloon. A metal or wire mesh is positioned along or over at least a portion of the inflatable balloon. The mesh may allow fluid to flow through the wire mesh into the passage when the balloon is inflated. The mesh may comprise a wire sock or sleeve, and may comprise a shape memory material, such as Nitinol. Related methods are also disclosed.
Claims12
An apparatus for performing a medical procedure in the vasculature, comprising:
- an inflatable perfusion balloon including a passage for transmitting fluid flowing through the vasculature in an inflated condition of the balloon;
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- a wire mesh positioned over at least a portion of the inflatable perfusion balloon;
- wherein the balloon comprises a first cell and a second cell in a single cross-section of the balloon.
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