Patent ID: 7052481
Filing Date: 2006-05-30
Classification: A61M

Abstract:
1. A balloon catheter, comprising: a balloon arranged to be inflated, in use, by fluid delivered thereto via a lumen, and a fluid dispensing device attached to the lumen, the fluid dispensing device comprising: a housing having a wall defining a chamber for retaining inflation fluid, the housing having a first end and a second end, the second end of the housing in fluid communication with the lumen, wherein the wall includes a transparent portion; an indicator movably disposed within the housing, wherein the indicator is movable between a first position and a second position to indicate a volume change of inflation fluid within the chamber; and a plunger in communication with the first end of the housing, wherein the plunger is movable between a first position and a second position to displace fluid from said housing into said lumen to inflate the balloon.