Unitary removal of plaque
US5665098A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 23, 1996 |
| Grant date | Sep 9, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 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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