Releasable microcapsules on balloon catheters

摘要: Balloon catheters are prepared to include body affecting chemicals within microcapsules on the exterior of balloon either alone or with a stent. The coating releases from when is inflated into contact lumen be treated. device provides accurate placement dosage required at location in need treatment. A sheath may employed over and prevent being rubbed off during delivery through lumen. especially useful angioplasty procedures.