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Thrombolysis device

  • US 6,547,754 B1
  • Filed: 02/15/2000
  • Issued: 04/15/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/19/1993
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A device for insertion into a body lumen useful for dissolution of obstructive material, the device comprising:

  • a source of mechanical motion;

    an elongated member having a proximal end, a distal portion, and a longitudinal axis therebetween, wherein the proximal end is matingly engageable with the source of mechanical motion; and

    an expandable member axially offset from the distal portion of said elongate member wherein at least the distal portion of said elongate member is caused to vibrate by said source of mechanical motion, enabling said elongate member to mix or dissolve said obstructive material while said expandable member inhibits movement of the obstructive material along the body lumen.

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