Vascular Architects, Inc.

Ted S Thorson

John D Martin

Peter J Schubart

A vascular occlusion-crossing assembly ( ) includes an elongate delivery system ( ) and a flexible elongate member ( ) which passes along the body ( ) of the delivery assembly. A laterally-extending, vascular tunica-separation guide ( ) helps guide the distal end ( ) of the delivery assembly between tunica layers ( ) to a position distal of an occlusion ( ). The distal portion ( ) of a distally moving elongate member, typically a flexible hollow needle, is deflected into this distal lumen ( ) on the far side of an occlusion ( ). A guidewire ( ) may be passed along the elongate member thereby crossing the occlusion.

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Sunnyvale, CA, United States of America

Ted S Thorson