Atherectomy apparatus, systems and methods
US9345511B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 15, 2012 |
| Grant date | May 24, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 6, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/320775
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Described here are devices and methods for performing atherectomies. Generally, the atherectomy devices may include a handle, a cutter assembly, and a catheter or catheter assembly therebetween. The cutter assembly may include a cutter housing and a cutter having a first cutting element and a second cutting element, each of which may be rotated relative to the atherectomy device to cut occlusive material.
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