BALLOON CATHETER SYSTEMS AND METHODS

The embodiments disclosed herein relate to balloon catheter assemblies. The balloon catheter assemblies can include a plurality of ports, a junction hub, an elongated member, and an inflation balloon. The balloon catheter assemblies can also include a reinforced tubular shaft extending through the inflation balloon. The balloon catheter assemblies can also include a retaining mechanism that can be removably attached to the junction hub. 1. A balloon catheter assembly , comprising: a first lumen extending longitudinally through the elongated member, the first lumen in communication with a first proximal port;', 'a second lumen extending longitudinally through the elongated member; and', 'a third lumen extending longitudinally through the elongated member; and, 'an elongated member comprisingan inflation balloon coupled to the elongated member such that an interior portion of the inflation balloon is in fluid communication with the second lumen and the third lumen but is not in fluid communication with the first lumen.2. The balloon catheter assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first lumen is substantially circular in shape and the second and third lumens are substantially oval in shape.3. The balloon catheter assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first lumen is substantially circular in shape and the second and third lumens are substantially kidney shaped.4. The balloon catheter assembly of claim 1 , wherein:a cross-section of the elongated member defines a vertical axis and a horizontal axis disposed perpendicular to the vertical axis;a cross-section of the first lumen is substantially centered along the vertical axis; anda cross-section of the second lumen and a cross-section of the third lumen are each substantially oval in shape, wherein a major axis of the second lumen and a major axis of the third lumen are disposed at substantially 45 degrees to the horizontal axis of the cross-section of the elongated member.5. The balloon catheter assembly of claim 4 , wherein a ...

BALLOON CATHETER SYSTEMS AND METHODS

The embodiments disclosed herein relate to balloon catheter assemblies. The balloon catheter assemblies can include a hub, an elongated member, and an inflation balloon. The balloon catheter assemblies can also include a support wire having a proximal end that is longitudinally displaceable within a sleeve that is disposed in the catheter hub. A distal end of the support wire may be coupled to the inflation balloon at one or more positions. 1. A balloon catheter assembly , comprising:an elongated member having a lumen extending longitudinally therethrough;a hub coupled to a proximal end of the elongated member;a support wire disposed within the elongated member; andan inflation balloon, wherein a distal end of the inflation balloon is coupled to a distal end of the support wire, and wherein the support wire is operatively coupled to the balloon catheter assembly such that the support wire does not exert a longitudinally compressive force on the inflation balloon.2. The balloon catheter assembly of claim 1 , wherein a proximal end of the inflation balloon is coupled to a coupling portion of the support wire.3. The balloon catheter assembly of claim 2 , wherein a proximal end of the support wire is fixedly coupled to the hub.4. The balloon catheter assembly of claim 1 , wherein a proximal end of the support wire is operatively coupled to the hub such that the support wire transfers distally oriented forces exerted on the hub but not proximally oriented forces exerted on the hub.5. The balloon catheter assembly of claim 4 , further comprising:a sleeve that is fixedly coupled to an inside of the hub, wherein the proximal end of the support wire is disposed within the sleeve, and wherein the proximal end of the support wire is longitudinally displaceable within the sleeve.6. The balloon catheter assembly of claim 1 , wherein a coupling portion of the support wire is at least partially disposed within and fixedly coupled to a second tubular member and wherein the second ...

BALLOON CATHETER SYSTEMS AND METHODS

The embodiments disclosed herein relate to balloon catheter assemblies. The balloon catheter assemblies can include a hub, an elongated member, and an inflation balloon. The balloon catheter assemblies can also include a support wire having a proximal end that is longitudinally displaceable within a sleeve that is disposed in the catheter hub. A distal end of the support wire may be coupled to the inflation balloon at one or more positions. 120-. (canceled)21. A balloon catheter assembly , comprising: a first lumen extending longitudinally through the elongated member, the first lumen in communication with a first proximal port;', 'a second lumen extending longitudinally through the elongated member from a proximal end of the elongated member to a distal end of the elongated member; and', 'a third lumen extending longitudinally through the elongated member from the proximal end of the elongated member to the distal end of the elongated member;, 'an elongated member comprisingan inflation balloon coupled to the elongated member such that an interior portion of the inflation balloon is in fluid communication with the second lumen and the third lumen but is not in fluid communication with the first lumen; anda retaining mechanism configured to receive and retain a portion of the elongated member.22. The balloon catheter assembly of claim 21 , further comprising a junction hub disposed at the proximal end of the elongated member claim 21 , wherein the junction hub comprises:a first extension member in fluid communication with the first lumen; anda second extension member in fluid communication with the second and third lumens, wherein a lumen of the second extension member is bifurcated to form the second and third lumens.23. The balloon catheter assembly of claim 22 , wherein the retaining mechanism is disposed on the junction hub.24. The balloon catheter assembly of claim 21 , wherein the retaining mechanism is configured to couple to the elongated member.25. The ...

Balloon catheter systems and methods

The embodiments disclosed herein relate to balloon catheter assemblies. The balloon catheter assemblies can include a plurality of ports, a junction hub, an elongated member, and an inflation balloon. The balloon catheter assemblies can also include a reinforced tubular shaft extending through the inflation balloon. The balloon catheter assemblies can also include a retaining mechanism that can be removably attached to the junction hub.

Balloon catheter systems and methods

The embodiments disclosed herein relate to balloon catheter assemblies. The balloon catheter assemblies can include a hub, an elongated member, and an inflation balloon. The balloon catheter assemblies can also include a support wire having a proximal end that is longitudinally displaceable within a sleeve that is disposed in the catheter hub. A distal end of the support wire may be coupled to the inflation balloon at one or more positions.

Balloon catheter systems and methods

The embodiments disclosed herein relate to balloon catheter assemblies. The balloon catheter assemblies can include a hub, an elongated member, and an inflation balloon. The balloon catheter assemblies can also include a support wire having a proximal end that is longitudinally displaceable within a sleeve that is disposed in the catheter hub. A distal end of the support wire may be coupled to the inflation balloon at one or more positions.

Balloon catheter systems and methods

The embodiments disclosed herein relate to balloon catheter assemblies. The balloon catheter assemblies can include a plurality of ports, a junction hub, an elongated member, and an inflation balloon. The balloon catheter assemblies can also include a reinforced tubular shaft extending through the inflation balloon. The balloon catheter assemblies can also include a retaining mechanism that can be removably attached to the junction hub.

Balloon catheter systems and methods

The embodiments disclosed herein relate to balloon catheter assemblies. The balloon catheter assemblies can include a plurality of ports, a junction hub, an elongated member, and an inflation balloon. The balloon catheter assemblies can also include a reinforced tubular shaft extending through the inflation balloon. The balloon catheter assemblies can also include a retaining mechanism that can be removably attached to the junction hub.

Balloon catheter systems and methods

The embodiments disclosed herein relate to balloon catheter assemblies. The balloon catheter assemblies can include a hub, an elongated member, and an inflation balloon. The balloon catheter assemblies can also include a support wire having a proximal end that is longitudinally displaceable within a sleeve that is disposed in the catheter hub. A distal end of the support wire may be coupled to the inflation balloon at one or more positions.

Balloon catheter systems

Balloon catheter systems