Apparatus and method for the treatment of an occluded lumen

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PATENT NO 6533753
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09544750

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An apparatus for improved centering of a device which is intended to penetrate a severe occlusion of a body lumen. The apparatus includes a substantially tubular member having an exit port; an inflatable member having a distal end; wherein the exit port is not distal to the inflatable member. Such an apparatus allows for better fluoroscopic visualization, and therefore placement, of the apparatus with respect to the lesion.

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MEDTRONIC AVE INC3576 UNOCAL PLACE IP LEGAL SANTA ROSA CA 95403

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Drisko, Kevin 529 Christopher Way, Windsor, CA 95492 1 115
Fisher, Beau 6401 Montecito Blvd. Apt. 2, Santa Rosa, CA 95409 2 115
Haarstad, Philip 1054 Elsbree La., Windsor, CA 95492 15 818

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