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Expansible shearing catheters for thrombus and occlusive material removal

  • US 20030055444A1
  • Filed: 10/31/2002
  • Published: 03/20/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/31/2000
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A component for use in a catheter device for removal of obstructive material from the lumen of a body conduit, said component comprising:

  • first and second end portions having a longitudinal axis therebetween;

    a middle portion having at least one second cross sectional diameter and further comprising one or more flexible struts around the circumference of said longitudinal axis and extending between, but not along, said first end portion and said second end portion; and

    wherein said middle portion and said end portions are formed from a continuous tube.

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