Atherectomy device and method
CA 1255564 A · Owner: Devices For Vascular Intervention, Inc. · Inventors: Simpson, John B.
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1-, Abstract of the Disclosure, Atherectomy device having a generally cylindrical housing formed of a relatively rigid material. The housing has rounded distal and proximal end portions. The housing is formed with a cutout extending longitudinally of the housing on one side of the housing. An atheroma cutter is disposed to the proximal end of the housing and is used for advancing the housing into the arterial passage. A flexible drive cable extends through the flexible guide and is connected to the atheroma cutter for operation of the atheroma cutter.
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- Granted June 13, 1989. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended June 13, 2006.
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