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ANATOMICAL STRUCTURE ACCESS AND PENETRATION

  • US 20110218528A1
  • Filed: 03/07/2011
  • Published: 09/08/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/05/2010
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method for recanalizing an occluded body vessel, comprising:

  • advancing a longitudinal member through the occluded body vessel;

    advancing a catheter over the longitudinal member, wherein the catheter comprises a proximal end, a distal end, and at least one lumen therebetween;

    stabilizing the distal end of the catheter on a portion of an occlusion by applying suction through the lumen; and

    penetrating the occlusion using the longitudinal member to recanalize the body vessel.

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