Rotational thrombectomy wire
US10517630B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 30, 2017 |
| Grant date | Dec 31, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 17, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/320775
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A rotational thrombectomy wire for breaking up vascular thrombus or other obstructive material having a core having a proximal portion and a distal portion. The distal portion has a smaller diameter than the proximal portion. A cable extends distally of the core. The cable has a first covering material positioned external thereof. A first coil is attached to a distal portion of the cable and has a diameter larger than a diameter of the cable and has a second covering material positioned thereover. The wire is rotatable by a motor.
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