High capacity debulking catheter with distal driven cutting wheel
US8469979B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 22, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jun 25, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 22, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/320791
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An atherectomy catheter with a rotary cutting element is provided. The catheter collects plaque shavings in a hollow collection chamber. The catheter includes a drive shaft connected between a source of rotational power and the distal side of the cutting element, no part of the drive shaft being contained within the collection chamber.
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