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Catheter device with detachable distal end

US11344327B2 · kind B2 · utility

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15Claims

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Assignee

Avinger, Inc. · US

Inventors

Anthony J. Fernandez · San Mateo, US
Richard Newhauser · Redwood City, US
Himanshu N. Patel · San Jose, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jun 1, 2017
Grant date	May 31, 2022
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 1, 2037

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2017/320791
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An atherectomy catheter includes an elongate catheter body, a cutter at a distal end of the catheter body, and a nosecone attached to a distal end of the catheter body. The cutter is configured to excise tissue from the body. The nosecone is configured to hold tissue excised from the cutter. The nosecone includes a distal section, a proximal section, and a connection mechanism that is configured to allow the distal section to attach and detach from the proximal section during use. The distal section includes a plug configured to sit within an inner diameter of the proximal section when the proximal section is connected to the distal section.

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