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US 6,616,676 B2Granted
Devices and methods for removing occlusions in vessels
AssigneeSciMed Life Systems, Inc.
InventorsMehran Bashiri, Alain Cornil
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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.
Claims19
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, wherein said cutting element has a surface that is not smooth;
- a casing disposed around the cutting element;
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- an inflatable balloon.
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