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Recanalizing occluded vessels using radiofrequency energy

US8911435B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 23, 2008
Grant dateDec 16, 2014
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Expiry dateJan 12, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2018/1861
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method and systems for treating chronic total occlusions (CTOs), particularly those that are difficult to treat. CTO recanalization is achieved using radiofrequency ablation directed at the occlusion between antegrade and retrograde guidewires placed on either side of the occlusion.

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