Patents Assigned to F.D. Cardio Ltd.
  • Stent Positioning Using Inflation Tube
    Publication number: 20070282302
    Abstract: A catheter adapted for performing a task at a location inside a lumen, the catheter comprising: a) an outer sheath; b) a balloon capable of inflating inside the lumen when the catheter reaches the location; and c) a balloon inflation tube, which is attached to the balloon and carries a fluid which causes the inflating of the balloon, said balloon inflation tube running through the outer sheath, movable relative to the outer sheath, and stiff enough so that it can be used to push and pull the balloon relative to the outer sheath.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2004
    Publication date: December 6, 2007
    Applicant: F.D. Cardio LTD
    Inventors: Oded Wachsman, Isrrael Chermoni
  • Catheter drive
    Publication number: 20050288700
    Abstract: A catheter for use in a blood vessel, comprising an elongate body having an axis, a lumen along said axis, a proximal opening at one end, connected to the lumen and a front tip at a distal end of the body; and an elongate hydraulic fluid column in said lumen and adapted to apply a pushing force to said front tip in a distal direction, said force being applied at an application point. Optionally, the body comprises two tubes, one or which extends in response to the pushing force.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2003
    Publication date: December 29, 2005
    Applicant: F.D.CARDIO LTD
    Inventor: Israel Chermoni
  • Catheter drive
    Publication number: 20050033343
    Abstract: A catheter drive system, comprising: an inner tube adapted for inserting into a human body; an outer tube configured to slidably and snugly engage said inner tube, outside of a human body; and a pushing mechanism adapted to apply a pushing force to said inner tube less than 100 mm from an end thereof, such that said inner tube can extend at least 200 mm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2004
    Publication date: February 10, 2005
    Applicant: F.D. Cardio Ltd.
    Inventor: Israel Chermoni