Atherectomy device and method
US4979951A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 18, 1989 |
| Grant date | Dec 25, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 18, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/1093
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Atherectomy device having a generally cylindrical housing formed of a relatively rigid material. The housing has rounded distal and proximal end portions. The housing is formed with a cutout extending longitudinally of the housing on one side of the housing. An atheroma cutter is disposed to the proximal end of the housing and is used for advancing the housing into the arterial passage. A flexible drive cable extends through the flexible guide and is connected to the atheroma cutter for operation of the atheroma cutter.
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