Systems and methods for endoluminal valve creation
US9545289B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 25, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jan 17, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 25, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/1047
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device for manipulating tissue at a vessel includes an elongated member having a proximal end and a distal end, a guide member at the distal end of the elongated member, the guide member having a blunt distal tip for engagement against an interior wall of the vessel, and a tissue cutting device at the distal end of the elongated member, wherein the tissue cutting device has a sharp tip that is proximal to the blunt distal tip of the guide member.
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