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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 11, 2011
Filed:
Sep. 15, 2005
Kara Goeken, Dudley, MA (US);
Raymond Lareau, Westford, MA (US);
Fuh-sheng Chen, San Diego, CA (US);
Show-mean Wu, San Diego, CA (US);
Kara Goeken, Dudley, MA (US);
Raymond Lareau, Westford, MA (US);
Fuh-Sheng Chen, San Diego, CA (US);
Show-Mean Wu, San Diego, CA (US);
Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc., Maple Grove, MN (US);
Abstract
The invention relates to multi-layer medical balloons. In one aspect, a medical device includes an inflatable balloon. The inflatable balloon includes a first layer including a material having a first modulus of elasticity, and a second layer adjacent the first layer, the second layer including a material having a second modulus of elasticity that differs from the first modulus of elasticity by at least about 2,000 psi. A cutting element is carried by the balloon.