Endovascular tissue removal device
US7377916B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 7, 2004 |
| Grant date | May 27, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 21, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2018/2238
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An endovascular tissue removal system including an expandable mechanism introduceable to the ventricular side of a valve to support the leaflets of the valve in a closed position and a tissue removal device advanceable to the leaflets and configured to resect the leaflets as they are supported by the expandable mechanism.
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