C. R. Bard, Inc.

Edgar Sanchez Garcia

Mark Nicholas Wright

Alexander William Tessmer

Corey E Stapleton

Matt Casiraro

Eric Moll

Nicholas Loren Bajema

Ricky Mori

Andrea Bly

An apparatus for demonstrating the use of a medical device includes a body adapted for receiving the medical device. The body includes at least a portion adapted for viewing the medical device when positioned in the body. A cover is provided for selectively covering the portion of the body adapted for viewing the medical device. A kit and related methods are also disclosed.

Demonstration apparatus for a medical device and related method

An apparatus for performing a medical procedure and, in particular, an aortic valvuloplasty, in a vessel for transmitting a flow of fluid includes a first inflatable balloon, such a perfusion balloon with a plurality of cells in a single cross-section of the balloon for permitting the fluid flow in the vessel. An inflatable valve, which may take the form of a second inflatable balloon, may be provided for controlling the fluid, flow through the first balloon when inflated. Through selective movement of the second balloon when inflated via the flow rhythms created by the beating heart, a one way valve results that can be used to mimic the natural flow created by the valve under treatment.

Perfusion balloon with a selectively actuatable valve

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Tempe, AZ, United States of America

Edgar Sanchez Garcia