Intravascular catheter system for treating a vascular occlusion

Details Intravascular catheter system for treating a vascular occlusion Intravascular catheter system for treating a vascular occlusion

1997-02-28

2000-01-04

Leubecker, John P.

Surgery

Endoscope

With means for indicating position, depth or condition of...

600137, 600146, 600104, 604 96, 606198, A61B 1005, A61M 2900

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ABSTRACT:
An intravascular catheter system for crossing a severe or total arterial occlusion includes a steerable intravascular catheter providing a working element and an optical guidance system. The optical guidance system is realized by an optical member with may include an imaging shaft that is rotated and measured by a motor/encoder assembly or which may include an optical switching device connected to a plurality of optical fibers. The working element may include a plurality of opening members that are actuated by an external plunger.

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