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Angioplasty balloon with light incisor

  • US 5,624,433 A
  • Filed: 04/24/1995
  • Issued: 04/29/1997
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/24/1995
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A device for dilating a stenosis in a vessel which comprises:

  • a laser rod having a distal portion, said distal portion of said laser rod being formed with a light groove for emitting laser light from said rod to incise the stenosis;

    means for placing said distal portion of said laser rod against the stenosis;

    means for directing laser light through said laser rod for emission from said light groove;

    an inflatable balloon mounted on said placing means and having an exterior surface for urging said distal portion of said laser rod against the stenosis, wherein said distal portion of said laser rod is bonded to said exterior surface of said balloon.

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