Methods for aortic artherectomy

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6682543
APP PUB NO 20020123761A1
SERIAL NO

10055216

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A method for removing plaque from the aorta is disclosed. A filter is introduced into a region of interest within the patient's aorta. The filter is deployed downstream of a mobile aortic plaque within the aorta. An atherectomy assembly is operated to excise the plaque from the aorta. Emboli are captured by the filter. The filter and plaque are removed from the region of interest.

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  • BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.;EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORPORATION

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Barbut, Denise R New York, NY 67 5115
Pastrone, Giovanni Los Gatos, CA 31 7523
Root, Jonathan D San Francisco, CA 23 8762

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