18968417. ROTATABLE MEDICAL DEVICE (Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.)
ROTATABLE MEDICAL DEVICE
Organization Name
Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
Inventor(s)
Joel M. Wasdyke of Independence MN US
Tate Augustin of Eden Prairie MN US
ROTATABLE MEDICAL DEVICE
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18968417 titled 'ROTATABLE MEDICAL DEVICE
Original Abstract Submitted
A rotational atherectomy device advanceable over a guidewire. The rotational atherectomy device includes a drive shaft rotatably extending through an outer tubular member to rotate a cutting member positioned at a distal end thereof. The rotational atherectomy device further includes an insert positioned within the cutting member for frictional contact with the guidewire.