摘要:
An atherectomy device may include a handle having a rotational drive mechanism therein, a drive shaft operably coupled to the drive mechanism and having an abrasive element arranged at a distal end thereof, the drive shaft comprising a first portion and a second portion, wherein the first portion comprises a spin-to-close profile and the second portion comprises a spin-to-open profile.
摘要:
The present disclosure generally relates to methods, devices and systems relating to applying drugs or therapeutic agents to biological conduits, e.g., vascular lumens. More specifically, the present invention comprises enhancing the uptake of drugs or therapeutic agents encapsulated in microbubbles in combination with ultrasound energy as well as applying drugs or therapeutic agents in a cyclic manner using a pulse generator that may be matched in frequency with a patient's blood pulsing.
摘要:
The invention provides a system, device and method for localized application of therapeutic substances within a biological conduit. In various embodiments, a dissolvable bag or bolus of at least one therapeutic agent is introduced and pressed and/or sealed against the wall of conduit. In other embodiments, dissolvable barbs formed from at least one therapeutic agent are ejected from a catheter by fluid pressure, embedding in the wall of conduit.