Balloon catheter with enhanced properties
The balloon guide catheter with anti-sticking mechanisms and a non-adhesive membrane ensures complete inflation and effective vascular procedures by preventing balloon adhesion, addressing the challenge of navigating tortuous anatomical structures.
JP2026035636APending Publication Date: 2026-03-04MICROVENTION INC
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Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- JP · JP
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-11-12
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-04
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
Balloon catheters, particularly those used in neurovascular applications, face issues with unintentional adhesion or sticking to the catheter during inflation, leading to incomplete inflation and potential vascular trauma, especially when navigating tortuous anatomical structures like the carotid siphon.
Method used
A balloon guide catheter with an inner assembly featuring grooves, ridges, or depressions along its outer surface to prevent sticking, combined with a non-adhesive membrane and purge passageway to maintain proper inflation.
Benefits of technology
Prevents balloon sticking, ensuring complete inflation and effective vascular procedures by maintaining balloon shape and reducing the risk of vascular trauma while navigating complex vasculature.
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Abstract
To provide a balloon catheter having a feature part for securing a more uniform inflation shape by suppressing the fixation of a balloon.SOLUTION: In some embodiments, a balloon guide catheter 200 with a conduit or passage for additional catheters or devices is described.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5
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