| abstract |
An expandable medical balloon is disclosed, comprising: a balloon including a conical body portion, a waist body portion, and a body portion; and a fiber braid provided along the taper portion, the waist portion, and the body portion of the balloon; the fiber weave includes first fibers comprising a polymeric material having a first melting temperature and second fibers different from the first fibers, the second fibers being non-melting fibers. |