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US 2014/0276923 A1Published application
Vibrating catheter and methods of use
AssigneeVolcano Corporation
InventorDavid G. Miller
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Abstract
The invention provides a method of intravascular intervention that includes inserting a catheter comprising an extended body into a lumen within tissue of a patient, advancing the catheter to a treatment site, vibrating a proximal end of the catheter with a mechanical vibrator, and treating the treatment site while a distal end of the catheter is vibrating.
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A method of intravascular intervention, the method comprising:
- inserting a catheter comprising an extended body into a lumen within tissue of a patient;
- advancing the catheter to a treatment site;
- vibrating a proximal end of the catheter with a mechanical vibrator;
- and
- treating the treatment site while a distal end of the catheter is vibrating.
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A device for intravascular intervention, the device comprising:
- a catheter member comprising an extended body with a proximal end and a distal end;
- a housing area at the proximal end;
- and
- a mechanical vibrator coupled to the housing area.
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