Patent ID: 8663228
Filing Date: 2014-03-04
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A flexible tissue-modification device for removing tissue from a patient, the device comprising: a flexible elongate body having an axial length, a width and a thickness, wherein the axial length is greater than the width, and the width is greater than the thickness; wherein the flexible elongate body includes a plurality of rungs that are flexibly connected between a first length of cable extending proximally and distally and a second length of cable extending proximally and distally, wherein each rung extends between the first and second lengths of cable and at least partially across the width of the flexible elongate body; a guidewire coupler secured to the distal end of the first and second lengths of cable, wherein the guidewire coupler has an opening to receive a guidewire; a tissue collection region in communication adjacent to the plurality of rungs, wherein the tissue collection region is movable with respect to the rungs so that it may move distally or proximally as the tissue-modification device bends; and at least one cutting edge on two or more of the plurality of rungs.