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Device and method for transecting a coronary artery

  • US 5,713,913 A
  • Filed: 11/12/1996
  • Issued: 02/03/1998
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/12/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A device for transecting a coronary artery which comprises:

  • a balloon;

    a cutting element mounted on said balloon;

    a radiopaque marker mounted on said balloon in a predetermined alignment with said cutting element, the radiopaque marker being positioned away from said cutting element;

    means for orienting said balloon in accordance with said predetermined alignment with said cutting element in the coronary artery; and

    means for selectively inflating said balloon to transect the artery with said cutting element.

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