Atherectomy catheters devices having multi-channel bushings
US9592075B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 16, 2016 |
| Grant date | Mar 14, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 16, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/3735
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Atherectomy catheters and methods of using them are described herein. In particular, described herein are optical coherence tomography (OCT) catheters that may include a distal tip that can be deflected away from the long axis of the device using a multi-channel bushing. The bushing may include at a hinge point that is offset (e.g., located on a side of the elongate body near the distal end of the elongate body) and a rotatable cutter near an imaging assembly that can be driven against the wall with a high mechanical advantage.
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