System and Method for Treating a Vascular Condition
OwnerJoseph Berglundinventor
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Abstract
A system and method for treating a vascular condition. The system includes a catheter and an inflatable member operably attached to the catheter. A plurality of detachable microdarts is disposed on the inflatable member. The method includes locating a vulnerable plaque. An inflatable member including a plurality of biodegradable and detachable microdarts is positioned adjacent the vulnerable plaque. The plurality of detachable microdarts is inserted into a vessel wall.
Claims20
A system for treating a vascular condition, the system comprising:
- a catheter;
- an inflatable member operably attached to the catheter;
- and
- a plurality of detachable microdarts disposed on at least a portion of the inflatable member.
A method of treating a vascular condition, the method comprising:
- locating a vulnerable plaque;
- positioning an inflatable member including a plurality of detachable microdarts adjacent the vulnerable plaque;
- and
- inserting the plurality of detachable microdarts into a vessel wall.
A system of treating a vascular condition, the system comprising:
- means for locating a vulnerable plaque;
- means for positioning an inflatable member including a plurality of biodegradable and detachable microdarts adjacent the vulnerable plaque;
- means for inserting the plurality of detachable microdarts into a vessel wall.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.