Patent ID: 8568437
Filing Date: 2013-10-29
Classification: A61F,A61M,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method of configuring a medical balloon catheter assembly comprising the steps of: providing a medical balloon catheter assembly including a medical balloon; at least partially inflating the medical balloon; providing a plurality of first impinging members spaced about the periphery of the balloon; forming a plurality of primary lobes in the balloon, the primary lobes spaced about the periphery of the balloon and extending from a central portion of the balloon wherein the primary lobes are formed by directing the plurality of first impinging members radially inward to apply a radially inward force to the balloon at a plurality of locations; manipulating at least one primary lobe to form at least two secondary lobes therefrom wherein a radially inward force is applied to each primary lobe during the manipulating step to form a pair of secondary lobes from each primary lobe; and deflating the balloon by applying a vacuum to the balloon.