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Method and apparatus for treating saphenous vein graft lesions

  • US 6,569,146 B1
  • Filed: 08/18/2000
  • Issued: 05/27/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/18/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A system for treating lesions, comprising:

  • a catheter with a pair of sealing mechanisms disposed thereon such that the sealing mechanisms can be positioned distal to and proximal from a lesion and deployed to isolate the lesion within a vessel;

    a port on the catheter between the sealing mechanisms through which a medication is delivered, the medication acting to substantially solidify the lesion within the vessel; and

    a guide wire over which the catheter is routed to the lesion.

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