A medical implement that employs a mechanically supported expandable element . In one embodiment, the mechanically supported expandable element is a balloo n. In another embodiment, the mechanically supported expandable membrane is a balloon disposed within a cryogenic catheter usable to treat tissue. A varie ty of illustrative mechanical support schemes are possible.
申请公布号
CA2398327(A1)
申请公布日期
2001.08.23
申请号
CA20012398327
申请日期
2001.01.25
申请人
CRYOCATH TECHNOLOGIES, INC.;CARROLL, SEAN;YOKLAVICH, MARGARET;MARTIN, ROBERT
发明人
CAPUANO, LEONILDA;LUCKGE, CLAUDIA;WITTENBERGER, DAN;CARROLL, SEAN;MARTIN, ROBERT