Atherectomy device having a flexible housing

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1987-07-31

1988-11-01

Myhre, Charles J.

Surgery

Truss

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A61B 1732

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047811862

ABSTRACT:
An atherectomy device having a housing at the distal end of a catheter adapted for insertion into the vascular system. The housing has a cutout in one side, and a cutter that is mounted in the housing for both axial and rotary movement with respect to the cutout. At least a portion of the housing is formed of a material which permits bending of the housing as it follows the contours of the vessel. The housing is also adapted to retain the severed atheroma materials.

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