Medical systems, devices, and related methods
US10398880B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 1, 2018 |
| Grant date | Sep 3, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 1, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/1052
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method may include inflating a first balloon within an internal carotid artery so as to block antegrade flow of blood into an ophthalmic artery. Additionally, the method may include maintaining antegrade flow of blood in the internal carotid artery via a perfusion lumen in the first balloon. Further, the method may include inserting a device into the ophthalmic artery via a lumen extending through a portion of the first balloon to a side opening in the first balloon.
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