Guidewire Separator Device and Method of Use
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Oct 25, 2007
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May 21, 2005
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May 21, 2004
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A guidewire separator device and methods are described for resolving guidewire entanglement and for introducing guidewires into branch vessels when performing angioplasty or stenting of a bifurcated artery. The device has an elongate tubular distal portion joined to an elongate proximal portion. A first lumen extends through the tubular distal portion of the device, with a first distal guidewire port located near a distal end of the distal portion and a first proximal guidewire port located near a proximal end of the distal portion. A second lumen extends through the tubular distal portion of the device, with a second distal guidewire port located near a distal end of the distal portion and a second proximal guidewire port located near a proximal end of the second lumen. One or both of the lumens may continue through the proximal portion of the device. Optionally, the device includes one or more longitudinal slits to externalize the guidewires from the lumens during withdrawal of device.
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