This is a balloon catheter having braided layer which extends generally from the proximal end of the catheter to a location distal of the balloon. In particular, it is desirable that the shaft of the catheter proximal of the balloon be stiffest at the proximal section and least stiff just proximal of...http://www.google.fr/patents/US6315757?utm_source=gb-gplus-shareBrevet US6315757 - Braided body balloon catheter
