Surmodics, Inc.

Ambereen Angamuthu

Joram Slager

Nathan Lockwood

Gary W Opperman

Joseph Schmidt McGonigle

Andrew G Bach

Bruce M Jelle

Teryl L Woodwick Sides

Sean Lundquist

Rick Murphy

Joseph S Mcgonigle

Bruce Jelle

Gary Opperman

Nathan A Lockwood

The disclosure provides insertion tools and articles that facilitate entry of a medical device, such as a balloon catheter, into the body. In embodiments the insertion tools have an elongate hollow body () that is able to protect a portion of a medical device, such as a balloon of a balloon catheter, during an insertion procedure. In one embodiment the insertion tool has an elongate hollow body (), a tapered distal end (), and a locking mechanism () at the proximal end which can secure a portion of a balloon catheter. An opening at the distal end can allow passage of the balloon in a folded uninflated state.

Insertion tools for medical device

Insertion tools for medical devices and methods for using

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Edina, MN, United States of America

Ambereen Angamuthu