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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 31, 2026
Filed:
Apr. 11, 2024
Crossbay Medical, Inc., San Diego, CA (US);
Steven R. Bacich, Half Moon Bay, CA (US);
Matthew Thomas Yurek, San Diego, CA (US);
Cristiano Danilo Maria Fontana, Milan, IT;
Piush Vidyarthi, San Rafael, CA (US);
CrossBay Medical, Inc., San Diego, CA (US);
Abstract
Everting balloon systems and methods for using the same with an alignment element for stability and anti-rotation of the everting balloon are disclosed herein. The systems can be configured to access and deliver instruments, media, or other catheters into bodily lumens and cavities. The alignment element can eliminate the potential for the everting membrane to become twisted or rotated which could impact access or the ability of the system to deliver materials. A compliance member can facilitate internal pressurization of the everting catheter system. An everting catheter system can be configured for use with transvaginal ultrasound and a lower profile speculum is described.