Tissue-removing catheter including force-transmitting member for actuating a cutter housing
US9636138B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 10, 2013 |
| Grant date | May 2, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 31, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/320791
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A tissue-removing catheter includes a cutter. The catheter also includes a longitudinal force-transmitting member extending along a catheter body and being longitudinally movable relative to the catheter body. A distal end portion of the longitudinal force-transmitting member is operatively connected to a distal longitudinal portion of a cutter housing such that distal movement of the longitudinal force-transmitting member relative to the catheter body and the cutter imparts pivoting of the distal longitudinal portion to its open position to expose the cutter.
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