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Endovascular devices and methods for exploiting intramural space

US8083727B2 · kind B2 · utility

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158References

60Claims

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Assignee

BRIDGEPOINT MEDICAL, INC. · US

Inventors

Chad J. Kugler · Andover, US
Matthew J. Olson · Camp Grafton, US
Robert E. Atkinson · White Bear Lake, US

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 11, 2006
Grant date	Dec 27, 2011
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Oct 27, 2027

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61M2025/0197
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Devices and methods for the treatment of chronic total occlusions are provided. One disclosed embodiment comprises a method of facilitating treatment via a vascular wall defining a vascular lumen containing an occlusion therein. The method includes providing a first intravascular device having a distal portion with a concave side, inserting the first device into the vascular lumen, positioning the distal portion in the vascular wall, and orienting the concave side of the distal portion toward the vascular lumen.

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