Micro-emulsifier for arterial thrombus removal
US10058716B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 3, 2008 |
| Grant date | Aug 28, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 8, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2007/0043
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed is a micro-emulsifier comprising a stack of piezoelectric materials, a horn at a proximal end of the stack of piezoelectric materials, and a transmission wire receivable in the horn for transmission of ultrasound waves able to be produced by the stack of piezoelectric materials. The ultrasound waves are able to be produced in a direction parallel to a longitudinal axis of the stack of piezoelectric materials and the horn. The transmission wire comprises a first end receivable in the horn and a second end remote from the first end, the second end having a bulb thereon.
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