Clinically practical rotational angioplasty system
CA 1320889 C · Owner: Slota, Michael W. · Inventors: Clement, Thomas J.; Intlekofer, Michael J.; Slota, Michael W.
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The present invention is a clinically practical rotational angioplasty system which employs a unique rotary ablative device for mechanically abrading and, thereby removing, lesions from within a patient's vessels. The device, called a "Rotablator" by its inventors, has a gas driven prime mover with an integrated water pump and fiberoptic tachometer. The prime mover is connected, via a hollow helical drive assembly, to an ellipsoidal, rotating, ablative burr which is used for the actual recannilization of the patient's vessel. The burr is provided with a central opening therethrough, which, together with the hollow drive assembly, permits the burr and drive assembly to be threaded over a …
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- Granted August 3, 1993. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended August 3, 2010.
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