Patents Assigned to C Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
  • Methods for aortic artherectomy
    Patent number: 6682543
    Abstract: A method for removing plaque from the aorta is disclosed. A filter is introduced into a region of interest within the patient's aorta. The filter is deployed downstream of a mobile aortic plaque within the aorta. An atherectomy assembly is operated to excise the plaque from the aorta. Emboli are captured by the filter. The filter and plaque are removed from the region of interest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2004
    Assignee: C Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
    Inventors: Denise R. Barbut, Jonathan D. Root, Giovanni Pastrone