Systems and methods for treating a carotid artery
US10369346B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 17, 2017 |
| Grant date | Aug 6, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 19, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2039/0686
- 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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