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Systems, methods and devices for ablation, crossing, and cutting of occlusions

US9204893B2 · kind B2 · utility

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17Claims

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Assignee

ReFlow Medical, Inc. · US

Inventors

Isa Rizk · San Diego, US
John Fulkerson · Rancho Santa Margarita, US

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 30, 2009
Grant date	Dec 8, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 30, 2029

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61M2025/0042
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Ablation, crossing, and cutting systems, devices and associated methods, including a crossing device, comprising, in combination: a spring-enhanced handle and body configured to controllably extend and retract a blade within a microcatheter for addressing an occlusion within a vessel of a patient to provide improved access for supplemental treatment and reperfusion.

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