Engineering Investigation of the Kensey Dynamic Angioplasty Catheter

Authors

P. Godlewski, Carnegie Mellon UniversityFollow
Mark L. Nagurka, Marquette UniversityFollow
M. H. Wholey, Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh PA

Document Type

Article

Language

eng

Publication Date

9-1991

Publisher

Elsevier

Source Publication

Journal of Biomedical Engineering

Source ISSN

0141-5425

Abstract

This article describes an in vitro experimental study which was designed to gain a better understanding of the mechanism by which the Kensey catheter mediates atherosclerotic tissue. The major goals of the study were to observe the generation of debris particles during revascularization and to elucidate the fluid dynamic effects associated with particle motions at and around the tip of the catheter. To investigate these phenomena, in vitro actual size and large scale model experiments were conducted. The results of these experiments provide a reference for the significance of the clinical performance of the Kensey catheter.

Comments

Journal of Biomedical Engineering, Vol. 13, No. 5 (September 1991): 391-398. DOI.

Mark Nagurka was affiliated with Carnegie Mellon University at the time of publication

Recommended Citation

Godlewski, P.; Nagurka, Mark L.; and Wholey, M. H., "Engineering Investigation of the Kensey Dynamic Angioplasty Catheter" (1991). Mechanical Engineering Faculty Research and Publications. 144.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/mechengin_fac/144