Atherectomy device and method

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 4979951
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07298846

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Atherectomy device having a generally cylindrical housing formed of a relatively rigid material. The housing has rounded distal and proximal end portions. The housing is formed with a cutout extending longitudinally of the housing on one side of the housing. An atheroma cutter is disposed to the proximal end of the housing and is used for advancing the housing into the arterial passage. A flexible drive cable extends through the flexible guide and is connected to the atheroma cutter for operation of the atheroma cutter.

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ADVANCED CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS INC3200 LAKESIDE DRIVE SANTA CLARA CA 95054

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Simpson, John B 116 Fox Hollow Rd., Woodside, CA 94062 113 13536

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