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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 15, 2022
Filed:
Dec. 19, 2019
Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc., Maple Grove, MN (US);
Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, Rochester, MN (US);
James M. Anderson, Corcoran, MN (US);
David Raab, Roseville, MN (US);
Adam David Grovender, Maple Grove, MN (US);
Roger W. McGowan, Ostego, MN (US);
Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc., Maple Grove, MN (US);
Mayo Foundation For Medical Education And Research, Rochester, MN (US);
Abstract
Catheters with weeping balloons can be used for various medical purposes. For example, in some embodiments provided herein weeping balloons are used for catheter visualization devices. In some embodiments, weeping balloons are used to deliver therapeutic agents. Weeping balloons can include openings of a selected size and shape through which a fluid gradually flows or 'weeps.' The design of the openings can affect performance characteristics such as, but not limited to, fluid flow rate, tear resistance, and mitigation of counter-flow.