Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
MEDICAL INFLATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Abstract:

Devices used to pressurize, depressurize, or otherwise displace fluid are disclosed. The devices may be configured to displace fluid in order to inflate or deflate a medical device, such as a balloon. The devices further include a crank member for providing a mechanical advantage when pressurizing or otherwise displacing fluid. The devices further include adding reinforcement fibers and slip agents to polymeric materials.