Embolectomy devices
US10292804B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 20, 2016 |
| Grant date | May 21, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 3, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/016
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An embolectomy device includes a clot engaging structure comprising a plurality of interconnected struts forming an open cell structure having an inner lumen, wherein the clot engaging structure is biased to expand or otherwise expandable from a radially constrained configuration to a radially expanded configuration when released from a delivery catheter into a blood vessel; and a support structure positioned within the inner lumen of the clot engaging structure, the support structure comprising a plurality of connectors connected to respective struts of the clot engaging structure, wherein the support structure connectors are biased to move or otherwise movable from a radially constrained configuration to a radially expanded configuration to thereby cause or otherwise assist and/or facilitate and maintain expansion of the open cell clot engaging structure.
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