Intravascular catheter device for improved angioplasty
US11576698B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 4, 2019 |
| Grant date | Feb 14, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 28, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/00986
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods for improving luminal gain when performing angioplasty at a zone of attention located at a blood vessel in a person's vascular system is provided. An intravascular device including an expandable portion secured to a distal portion of a catheter tube is provided. An incising element is provided on the expandable portion. The expandable portion is positioned at a first end of the zone of attention, placed in an expanded position, and moved along at least a portion of the zone of attention such that the incising element contacts at least a portion of atherosclerotic material located therein. An angioplasty device is positioned at the zone of attention and expanded.
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