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Atherectomy devices

US9770258B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 11, 2014
Grant dateSep 26, 2017
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Expiry dateJul 6, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M25/0054
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Described here are devices and components for use in performing an atherectomy. Generally, the atherectomy devices may have a handle, a cutter assembly, and a catheter or catheter assembly therebetween. The cutter assembly may include a housing and a cutter comprising a proximal cutter and a distal cutter, each of which may be rotated relative to the atherectomy device to cut occlusive material.

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