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US 2003/0195536 A1Published application
Devices and methods for removing occlusions in vessels
OwnerMehran Bashiri, Alain Cornilinventors
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Abstract
Occlusion-removing devices that include an inflatable balloon for arresting blood flow and a occlusion-shearing element are provided. Also provided are methods of making and using these devices.
Claims21
A device for removing occlusions from a vessel, comprising
- a housing element having a distal end, a proximal end and a longitudinal axis, wherein one or more lumens are disposed along the longitudinal axis;
- an embolism collector element;
- a cutting element attached to the distal end of the drive shaft;
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- an inflatable balloon.
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