Material removal device having improved material capture efficiency and methods of use

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9028512
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13622073

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An improved atherectomy catheter includes a part for propelling fluid distally in a tissue collection chamber. The part includes a drive shaft having a proximal end and a distal portion, and a propeller attached to the distal portion of the drive shaft.

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  • COVIDIEN LP;FOX HOLLOW TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Kusleika, Richard S Eden Prairie, US 108 10165
McPeak, Thomas John Shakopee, US 9 262
Moberg, John Robert Elk River, US 21 877
Rangwala, Hussain S Orange, US 34 596
Whealon, William Joseph Chaska, US 10 446
Zhang, Zhiyong Edina, US 63 508

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