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Endovascular tissue removal device

US7537592B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 20, 2003
Grant dateMay 26, 2009
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Expiry dateDec 13, 2025

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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 including a rotatable terminal hub advanceable in vasculature, at least one fiber extending from the hub for ablating tissue, and an expandable mechanism connected to the fiber for biasing it into position for precisely ablating tissue as the hub rotates.

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