Delivery of thrombolytic agent through actuation member of thrombus retrieval device
US10182834B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 8, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jan 22, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 25, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/2212
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of treating a thrombus is provided wherein a device is advanced to the vicinity of the thrombus, a thrombolytic agent is applied to the thrombus, and an expandable basket of the device is expanded to capture at least a portion of the thrombus within the expandable basket. The device includes a catheter having a distal portion, a lumen and a plurality of openings on the outer surface of the catheter, through which the thrombolytic agent is supplied. The device further includes a sheath and may include a collar which assists in expanding the expandable basket as the sheath is moved relative to the catheter.
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