Balloon Catheter TRIZ Cases
- Expandable Instrument Accessory for Precise Bile Duct Cannulation
Peristaltic movement and papilla contraction complicate ERCP cannulation; an expandable accessory stabilizes the endoscope before the critical maneuver.
- Asymmetric Balloon Delivery Catheter for Intracardiac Navigation
An asymmetric flow-assist balloon guides an ICE catheter through acute cardiac angles, limiting prolapse during pulmonary artery placement.
- Nasal Catheter Assembly with Dual-Balloon Hemostasis Control
A balloon catheter uses differential inflation, pre-curved guidance, and secure positioning to control posterior epistaxis and limit bleeding risk.
- Pleated Catheter-Mounted Balloon to Reduce Insertion Forces
Pre-pleating creates predictable folds that reduce catheter balloon insertion and withdrawal forces while supporting smaller catheter sizes.
- Superior Vena Cava Occlusion Catheter for Ventricular Pressure Relief
Intermittent superior vena cava occlusion lowers ventricular filling pressures while limiting renal vein pressure effects.
- Concealed-Blade Cutting Balloon Catheter for Tortuous Vessels
Concealing the blades in a protective bag and deploying them after balloon expansion helps navigate tortuous vessels while limiting vessel damage.