Patent · US Expired

Unitary removal of plaque

US5665098A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 23, 1996
Grant dateSep 9, 1997
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Expiry dateJul 23, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M25/104
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Novel apparatus and related methods are disclosed by which plaque is connected to the head of a removal instrument for removal of a unitary segment of plaque from an artery intact to increase blood flow through the artery.

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