Balloon Catheter TRIZ Cases

An inflatable balloon creates an air chamber within the heart to isolate blood interference and enable high-contrast optical imaging.

An orienting element with inflatable members positions a device within an artery, bypassing total occlusions while reducing vessel perforation risk.

Continuous extrusion cures thermosetting resin and dries the release agent, eliminating manual alignment defects to enable mass production.

A catheter design nests functional components within tubular recesses to reduce joint thickness and improve flexibility.

A gaze tracking eyewear system generates anchor points in a field of view to position augmented reality content.

Ion exchange enables rapid, consistent drug release from anionic polyelectrolyte coatings.

Inflatable balloon within elongate shaft adjusts rigidity to resolve kinking risks during tortuous channel traversal.

A balloon catheter maintains stable outer diameter during high-pressure inflation to expand hardened stenosis.

An elliptical spacer balloon inflates inside the biopsy cavity to prevent tract closure, enabling precise brachytherapy placement without additional incisions.

A collapsible valve prosthesis uses an expandable armature to anchor securely within the native valve site.

A cleaning system manages fluid flow and pressure to thoroughly clean medical devices featuring inflatable components.

Deploying an inflatable anchor distal to a lesion stabilizes the guide wire against backward pull and prevents vessel trauma during device delivery.

A swallowable capsule deploys therapeutic agents into the intestinal wall using tissue penetrating members.

Catheter assemblies with inflatable balloons inspect implanted heart pumps through inflow and outflow ports, preventing clot formation without invasive surgery.

Permeable balloon sections transmit radiofrequency energy while conductive fluid circulates to cool adjacent tissues and prevent collateral damage.

Ring electrodes on a Foley catheter provide continuous nerve stimulation and recording, resolving inconsistent monitoring during surgeries.

Unified PCNL device set pairs dilators and balloon catheters with identical tip lengths to prevent incomplete expansion or patient injury.

A balloon catheter protective tube features a variable inner diameter to accommodate wing-shaped projecting portions.

Multi-lumen catheter with spaced balloons dilates the Sphincter of Oddi and anchors in the biliary duct to enable single-step gallstone removal.

A steerable ablation device uses an ionically conductive balloon to deliver radio-frequency energy for precise tissue treatment.

A plunger-based inflator transfers fluid through a flexible tube to inflate and deflate a balloon within an anatomical passageway.

Varying valley-to-tube distances creates differential pressure, resolving slow expansion in curved vessels.

Closed-loop renal perfusion isolates drug delivery from systemic circulation, reducing toxicity while maintaining treatment efficacy.

Distal balloon electrodes correlate impedance changes with ice thickness to monitor pulmonary vein occlusion, eliminating fluoroscopic radiation exposure.

Segmented balloon zones inflate sequentially to separate tissue gradually, reducing lateral tension on the abdominal wall during ventral defect closure.

Occlusion devices segment organ circulation from systemic flow, enabling high-concentration localized therapy while preventing systemic toxicity.

Segmented balloon closures create isolated spaces that aspirate gas and deliver concentrated medicine to multiple diverticula simultaneously.

A swallowable capsule advances tissue penetrating members into the intestinal wall to release therapeutic agents directly into the bloodstream.

Intraluminal catheter balloon stabilizes thick arterial walls against buckling, enabling secure coupler ring attachment without manual suturing.

A balloon wrapping apparatus uses rotating blades and shaft inversion to fold wing shapes accurately.

Laser ablation creates textured surfaces on balloon catheters to enhance burst strength and flexibility.

A syringe with an extended plunger tip generates vacuum suction to aspirate blood clots.

A rotatable tubular member with a peripheral window directs output light from a stationary optical fiber to target tissue.

Flexible membrane electrodes conform to the uterine cavity, ensuring consistent fundal contact while reducing device complexity and manufacturing costs.

An expandable balloon positioned between joint surfaces separates them, avoiding external traction nerve damage.

A 3-way valve balloon catheter integrates contrast injection and inflation pathways using a shared lumen for streamlined vascular access.

Segmented dual-stopper mechanism maintains catheter positive pressure by pushing extra fluid volume, preventing blood reflux and occlusion.

Integrated pressure switch detects spikes early, reducing balloon chamber volume and evacuation time while preventing over-pressurization trauma.

A multi-lumen catheter tip uses a parallel lumen separator to prevent particle flocculation during intravascular infusion.

A biological navigation device pulls an endoscope tip forward via a bellows actuator, eliminating looping and reducing patient pain during colonoscopy.

Elastic collapsible tube secures cutting components, preventing detachment during balloon expansion.

A catheter probe with a location sensor generates sinus maps before and after balloon inflation.

A prosthetic valve uses alternating radiopaque bands to enable precise orthotopic positioning during minimally invasive implantation.

Radial anchors hold the balloon away from the vessel wall, improving substance permeability without blocking blood flow.

Reinforced external balloon valve regulates blood flow while maintaining catheter structural integrity under inflation pressure.

A dual-function catheter integrates a distal camera balloon with a proximal pH sensor deployment mechanism to enable simultaneous visual inspection and acid level monitoring.

An occlusive member expands within a delivery shaft to seal the left atrial appendage opening using an inflation mechanism.

Woven textile tubes sealed by polymer coatings withstand high pressures to prevent bursting in vascular angioplasty.

A robotic console uses a disposable nose element to precisely control catheters and guide wires during vascular procedures.