摘要 |
<p>A mechanical atherectomy system (10) insertable into a human blood vessel (11) over a flexible guide-wire (17) for remotely cutting and removing an obstruction therein, having a diametrically stabilized torque transmitting flexible rotary catheter (19) equipped with a tubular blade (22) at its distal end, and a motor (24) connected to its proximal end. Cut material may be removed through a central channel (21) within the catheter by means of a suction pump.</p> |