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Methods of accessing an intramural space

US8323261B2 · kind B2 · utility

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171References

78Claims

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Assignee

BRIDGEPOINT MEDICAL, INC. · US

Inventors

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

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 11, 2006
Grant date	Dec 4, 2012
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 6, 2027

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61M2025/105
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 inserting an intramural crossing device into the vascular lumen, positioning at least the distal tip of the crossing device in the vascular wall, advancing an orienting device over the crossing device such that an orienting element of the orienting device resides in the vascular wall, inserting a re-entry device, and re-entering the true vascular lumen.

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