Multi-port light delivery catheter and methods for the use thereof
US8104483B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 26, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jan 31, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 25, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2018/2211
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods of advancing a laser catheter across an occlusion are described. They may include the steps of advancing a guidewire through a first proximal lumen and a distal lumen of the catheter into a first region of the occlusion, retracting the guidewire from the distal lumen, and advancing a diagnostic device from a second proximal lumen of the catheter to examine the occlusion. The methods may also include retracting the diagnostic device from the distal lumen and advancing the guidewire through the distal lumen. The laser catheter may be activated to create a lumen through the occlusion.
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