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Minimally invasive apparatus for forming revascularization channels

  • US 6,315,774 B1
  • Filed: 12/08/1999
  • Issued: 11/13/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/29/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An articulating scope apparatus for performing transmyocardial revascularization comprising:

  • a first working channel having an articulating distal portion and a proximal control member;

    a handle having a distal portion and a second working channel in communication with the first working channel;

    a linkage member coupling the distal portion of the handle to the control member;

    whereby both movement of the handle, effecting articulation of the distal portion by the control member, and movement of a working device adapted for introduction within the first and second working channel can be controlled with a single hand.

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