Patent ID: 6102931
Filing Date: 2000-08-15
Classification: A61M

Abstract:
An intravascular device, comprising:an elongate member having a proximal end, a distal end, and a distal region;a balloon having an interior chamber and being mounted on the distal region of the elongate member;an inflation tube having an inflation lumen communicating with the interior of said balloon and an inflation port, said inflation lumen for infusing a liquid into the balloon;a venting tube having a venting lumen communicating with the interior of said balloon and an exhaust port, said venting lumen for expulsion of gas from the interior of said balloon through said exhaust port;a selective degassing element, positioned across said venting lumen for the expulsion of gas from the balloon through said exhaust port and for preventing the expulsion of liquid from the balloon through said exhaust port.