Endovascular tissue removal device

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2007-04-17

2007-04-17

Peffley, Michael (Department: 3739)

Surgery

Miscellaneous

Methods

C606S015000

Reexamination Certificate

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10628794

ABSTRACT:
An endovascular tissue removal device including a lumen with a distal steerable tip portion extending from a joint portion, registration means for holding the joint portion fixed in place in the vasculature, and a source of ablation energy in communication with the lumen whereby tissue can be resected by ablation energy as the tip portion is steered within the vasculature.

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