Balloon Catheter With Matte Distal Tip

摘要

A balloon catheter using a non-latex balloon is disclosed. The balloon catheter includes a catheter having a polished outer surface and a balloon section having a matte outer surface. A lumen extends from a proximal end of the catheter to the balloon section and an inflation port provides fluid communication between the lumen and the outer surface of the balloon section. A balloon is positioned over the balloon section and secured at a distal and proximal end.

主权项

1. A balloon catheter comprising:
a tubular member having a longitudinal lumen disposed therein, the tubular member having an outer surface, a proximal section, a balloon section, and a distal section, the outer surface of the proximal section having a polished finish and the outer surface of the balloon section having a matte finish; a port disposed in the balloon section, the port providing fluid communication between the longitudinal lumen and the outer surface of the of the balloon section; and a balloon disposed about the balloon section of the tubular member, the balloon being secured to the outer surface at a proximal balloon end and to the outer surface at a distal balloon end.