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Apparatus and method for the treatment of an occluded lumen

US6533753B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Inventors

Philip J. Haarstad · Eagan, US
Beau Fisher · Danville, US
Kevin Drisko · Windsor, US

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 7, 2000
Grant date	Mar 18, 2003
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 7, 2020

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61M25/10
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An apparatus for improved centering of a device which is intended to penetrate a severe occlusion of a body lumen. The apparatus includes a substantially tubular member having an exit port; an inflatable member having a distal end; wherein the exit port is not distal to the inflatable member. Such an apparatus allows for better fluoroscopic visualization, and therefore placement, of the apparatus with respect to the lesion.

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