Medtronic, Inc.

Kenneth J&oslash;rgensen

Francesco Giovanni Greco

Knud Torp Aundal

Anders Pedersen

Marianne Nielsen

A disposable balloon catheter and corresponding catheter system are disclosed. In one embodiment, the catheter system comprises: (a) an elongated catheter comprising a first outer diameter, a first proximal end and a first distal end; (b) an elongated balloon carrier having a second proximal end, a second distal end and a second outer diameter, the second proximal end of the carrier and the first distal end of the catheter being configured to permit the first distal end of the catheter to matingly engage the second proximal end of the carrier, the second outer diameter of the balloon carrier being similar to the first outer diameter of the catheter; and (c) a disposable balloon formed from an expandable and resilient biocompatible material, the balloon having a lumen disposed between a third proximal end and a third distal end thereof, the lumen having at least a third inside diameter.

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Copenhagen, Denmark

Kenneth Jørgensen

Growing community of inventors

Copenhagen, Denmark

Kenneth J&oslash;rgensen

Kenneth Jørgensen