Dilatation catheter for stretching occlusions

Abstract

Abstract The dilatation catheter is provided in particular for the treatment of occlusions in the carotid. It has at the front end a dilatation balloon (2) which can be introduced folded into the carotid and is inflated in order to stretch the occlusion. Arranged in front of the dilatation balloon (2) is a sealing balloon (1) which serves to seal the carotid after the occlusion in order thereby to prevent any migration of the occlusion material which might become detached during the treatment, and thus to prevent the risk of an embolism. An extraction/rinsing opening (4), through which occlusion material which has become detached after the stretching and when the sealing balloon (1) has been inflated can be extracted or rinsed away, is attached between the dilatation balloon (2) and the sealing balloon (1). <IMAGE>

Inventors

• 👤 Ramazan Ali Prof. Dr. Ahmadi
• 👤 Stefan Prof. Dr. Bockenheimer

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