Post-conditioning suction catheter apparatus and methods
US10258354B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 22, 2015 |
| Grant date | Apr 16, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 30, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2217/005
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A balloon suction catheter may be used to remove clots and increase blood flow to obstructed vessels such as a cerebral artery in a stroke patient. The catheter may be used to apply suction on the clot while providing flow arrest, embolic protection, and optionally flow reversal. The same catheter may also be used to provide for a flow modulation procedure known as post-conditioning to potentially reduce any damage from the sudden reintroduction of blood flow reperfusion injury.
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