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Positioning device for ostial lesions

US9050437B2 · kind B2 · utility

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5Claims

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Assignee

Y MED, INC. · US

Inventors

Yoav Shaked · Hod HaSharon, IL
Ronald J. Solar · San Diego, US

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 25, 2011
Grant date	Jun 9, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 13, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61M2029/025
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A device for positioning a catheter at an ostium. The device includes an attachment mechanism for direct attachment to the catheter at a location proximal to a treatment device positioned on the catheter, the attachment mechanism having a proximal end, a distal end, and a longitudinal axis extending from the proximal end to the distal end. The device also including a stopper element extending from the distal end of the attachment mechanism and projecting away from the longitudinal axis, the stopper element being bendable in a direction toward the proximal end of the attachment mechanism.

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