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Vascular treatment devices and methods

US8696645B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 14, 2011
Grant dateApr 15, 2014
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Expiry dateNov 14, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2017/320766
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An apparatus for performing a vascular treatment includes an intraluminal member that is controllingly moved during the vascular treatment. The intraluminal member of the vascular treatment device can be connected to a motor. The intraluminal member may be configured to retain endothelium during the vascular treatment procedure.

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