| abstract |
The present invention relates to a wedge cutter for a medical balloon, a cage that can be placed around a medical balloon, such as an angioplasty balloon, to assist in medical procedures. The cage may include a plurality of straps, each strap extending between a set of rings including first and second rings. When the balloon is inflated, the first and second loops are brought closer together and allow the straps to expand outward. The cage may include wedge cutters on the strips. |