Systems and methods for treating a carotid artery
US10085864B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 22, 2017 |
| Grant date | Oct 2, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 22, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/1052
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and methods are adapted for treating the carotid artery. The systems include interventional catheters and blood vessel access devices that are adapted for transcervical insertion into the carotid artery. Embodiments of the systems and methods can be used in combination with embolic protection systems including blood flow reversal mechanisms, arterial filters, and arterial occlusion devices.
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