Abstract: A catheter for insertion in a physiological lumen is provided which includes two balloons, wherein the distance between the balloons can be adjusted. The catheter can be used for the delivery of a therapeutic substance for the treatment of conditions such as restenosis.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 29, 2001
Date of Patent:
March 16, 2004
Assignee:
Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.
Inventors:
Vinayak D. Bhat, Steven B. Choi, Paul M. Consigny, Syed F. A. Hossainy