Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Curved inflatable bone tamp with variable wall thickness
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Application No.: US16984388Application Date: 2020-08-04
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Publication No.: US11413080B2Publication Date: 2022-08-16
- Inventor: Mojan Goshayeshgar , Samuel V. Bolosan
- Applicant: MEDTRONIC HOLDING COMPANY SÀRL
- Applicant Address: CH Tolochenaz
- Assignee: MEDTRONIC HOLDING COMPANY SÀRL
- Current Assignee: MEDTRONIC HOLDING COMPANY SÀRL
- Current Assignee Address: CH Tolochenaz
- Agency: Sorell, Lenna & Schmidt, LLP
- Main IPC: A61B17/88
- IPC: A61B17/88 ; A61M25/00 ; A61B17/00 ; A61M25/10

Abstract:
A curved inflatable bone tamp includes an outer shaft defining a passageway. An inner shaft is positioned within the passageway. The inner shaft extends between opposite first and second end. The inner shaft defines a lumen. The inner shaft is curved between the first end and the second end. A first leg of a balloon is coupled to the outer shaft and a second leg of the balloon is coupled to the inner shaft such that a material can flow through the lumen and into the balloon to inflate the balloon. The balloon includes a wall having a variable thickness between the legs when the balloon is uninflated and a uniform thickness between the legs when the balloon is inflated. Kits, systems and methods are disclosed.
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