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Magnetically guided atherectomy

  • US 20020019644A1
  • Filed: 02/05/2001
  • Published: 02/14/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/12/1999
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A catheter for treating an occluded vessel comprising:

  • a catheter body having a proximal end and a distal end, said distal end terminating in a distal tip;

    an energy source coupled to said distal tip for supplying energy to the distal tip for treating an occlusion;

    a magnetically active element located proximate said distal tip responsive to externally applied magnetic fields whereby said externally applied magnetic fields direct and orient said distal tip.

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