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Atherectomy devices and methods

US8236016B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 10, 2009
Grant dateAug 7, 2012
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Expiry dateDec 14, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M25/0152
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The devices and methods generally relate to treatment of occluded body lumens. In particular, the present devices and method relate to removal of the occluding material from the blood vessels as well as other body lumens.

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