Direction reversing vascular treatment device
US9375216B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 14, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jun 28, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 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 rotation direction of the intraluminal member can be reversed to reduce the incidence and duration of vein entanglement during a vascular ablation procedure. Reversal of direction could occur automatically, or in response to a sensor such as a load sensor provided as part of the motorized drive system.
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