Intravascular catheter having an expandable incising portion and grating tool
US11559325B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 7, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jan 24, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 31, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/320716
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An intravascular device is provided having an expandable portion including a plurality of struts capable of being moved between an open and a closed position. A grating tool is provided on at least one of the struts. The grating tool is configured to remove atherosclerotic material or other substances located within the blood vessel when the expandable portion is in the opened position and moved axially through the blood vessel.
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