Motor drive unit
US4771774A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 26, 1987 |
| Grant date | Sep 20, 1988 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 26, 2007 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/22075
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Motor drive unit for use with an atherectomy device having a flexible drive cable and a finger operated member for advancing and retracting the drive cable. The drive unit comprises a motor and a power supply mounted in a case of a size which fits comfortably in a human hand, with a power switch positioned for operation by a finger of the hand holding the case. When the motor is connected to the drive cable, the finger operated member can be operated by a finger of the hand holding the case to advance and retract the cable and the cutter connected thereto.
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