Angioplasty cutting device and method for treating a stenotic lesion in a body vessel
US8123770B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 1, 2006 |
| Grant date | Feb 28, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 11, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/109
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An integrally formed angioplasty cutting device for balloon angioplasty of a stenotic lesion in a body vessel. The device comprises a distal collar and a proximal collar. The device further comprises at least one strut integrally formed with the distal collar and the proximal collar. At least one of the collars has a slot formed therethrough defining a C-shaped configuration. The strut is configured to be disposed at the stenotic lesion to engage the stenotic lesion for dilatation of the body vessel during angioplasty.
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