PERIPHERAL ARTERY BALLOON, A HYPO-TUBE FOR PREPARING A PERIPHERAL ARTERY BALLOON AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF

摘要

A peripheral artery balloon is provided that includes a distal end having a first outer diameter, a proximal end having a second outer diameter that is larger than the first outer diameter, and an extended portion that extends from the distal end to the proximal end, the extended portion having an outer diameter that gradually increases from the first outer diameter of the distal end to the second outer diameter of the proximal end. The distal end, proximal end, and extended portion of the peripheral artery balloon are sized to mimic a varying diameter of a natural artery. A hypo-tube for preparing a peripheral artery balloon is also provided, as well as a method of remodeling and/or treating arteries after an atherectomy and/or during an angioplasty using a peripheral artery balloon.