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/Intravascular Device
Abstract

An intravascular device and methods of using the same are provided. An expandable portion includes struts movable between a collapsed position and an expanded position, and tissue modification element(s), each having a lower portion residing within or attached to one of the struts, an upper portion which extends outwardly from an outer surface of the strut and physically interacts with tissue during use. Irrigation and/or suction device(s) are provided for providing at least one of irrigation fluid and suction force at the expandable portion when operated.

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What is claimed is:

An intravascular device and methods of using the same are provided. An expandable portion includes struts movable between a collapsed position and an expanded position, and tissue modification element(s), each having a lower portion residing within or attached to one of the struts, an upper portion which extends outwardly from an outer surface of the strut and physically interacts with tissue during use. Irrigation and/or suction device(s) are provided for providing at least one of irrigation fluid and suction force at the expandable portion when operated.
Timeline
Filed
02/23/2026
Published
06/25/2026
Granted
Not Available
IPC Codes(4)
A61B 17/3207:Atherectomy devices
A61B 17/00:Surgical instruments, devices or methods (takes precedence A61B 18/00; dental tools A61C 3/00; eye surgery A61F 9/007; ear surgery A61F 11/20)
A61B 17/3209:Incision instruments