Atherectomy devices and methods
US10335187B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 23, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jul 2, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 23, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/320766
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Rotational atherectomy devices and systems can remove or reduce stenotic lesions in blood vessels by rotating one or more abrasive elements within the vessel. The abrasive elements can be attached to a distal portion of an elongate flexible drive shaft that extends from a handle assembly that includes a driver for rotating the drive shaft. In particular implementations, individual abrasive elements are attached to the drive shaft at differing radial angles in comparison to each other (e.g., configured in a helical array). The centers of mass of the abrasive elements can define a path that fully or partially spirals around the drive shaft. In some embodiments, a distal stability element with a center of mass aligned with the longitudinal axis is fixedly mounted to the drive shaft.
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