Endovascular tissue removal device
US7204255B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 28, 2003 |
| Grant date | Apr 17, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 28, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2018/2238
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An endovascular tissue removal device including a lumen with a distal steerable tip portion extending from a joint portion, registration means for holding the joint portion fixed in place in the vasculature, and a source of ablation energy in communication with the lumen whereby tissue can be resected by ablation energy as the tip portion is steered within the vasculature.
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