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Clot retrieval system for removing occlusive clot from a blood vessel

US10285720B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 11, 2015
Grant dateMay 14, 2019
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Expiry dateAug 11, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2039/1077
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A clot retrieval device comprising an elongate shaft having a proximal end and a distal end and a clot retrieval element at the distal end of the elongate shaft. A proximal end of the elongate shaft of the clot retrieval device is adapted for retraction of a first catheter over the clot retrieval device elongate shaft. A second catheter is advanced to or adjacent to the distal end of the clot retrieval device shaft to enable enhanced aspiration adjacent to the clot retrieval element.

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