Patent ID: 6210380
Filing Date: 2001-04-03
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
A bifurcated catheter assembly for treating bifurcated vessels, comprising:an elongated main catheter body having a proximal end and a distal end;a first catheter branch having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end connected to the distal end of the main catheter body;the first catheter branch having a first expandable member located proximate the distal end of the first catheter branch, and the first catheter branch being configured for receiving a first guide wire therethrough;a second catheter branch having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end being connected to the distal end of the main catheter body;the second catheter branch having a second expandable member located proximate the distal end of the second catheter branch, and the second catheter branch being configured for receiving a second guide wire therethrough; anda coupler mounted on the distal end of the first catheter branch for releasably coupling the first catheter branch to the distal end of the second catheter branch.