Methods and devices for cutting tissue

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8784440
APP PUB NO 20090216180A1
SERIAL NO

12325797

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A catheter is provided, which includes a cutting element having one or more raised elements. The cutting element has a cup-shaped surface at the distal end that may be smooth and continuous except for the raised elements.

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COVIDIEN LP15 HAMPSHIRE STREET MANSFIELD MA 02048

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Doud, Darren San Jose, US 31 843
Lee, Kee Newark, US 6 629
Yuen, Phyllis Fremont, US 31 1662

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