Endovascular devices and methods

Details Endovascular devices and methods Endovascular devices and methods

2011-04-05

2011-04-05

Sirmons, Kevin C (Department: 3767)

Surgery

Instruments

Cutting, puncturing or piercing

C604S509000, C606S170000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07918870

ABSTRACT:
Devices and methods for the treatment of chronic total occlusions are provided. One disclosed embodiment comprises a method of facilitating treatment via a vascular wall defining a vascular lumen containing an occlusion therein. The method includes providing an intravascular device having a distal portion with a lumen extending therein; inserting the device into the vascular lumen; positioning the distal portion in the vascular wall; and directing the distal portion within the vascular wall.

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