Embolic protection catheter and related devices and methods
US10561488B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 24, 2019 |
| Grant date | Feb 18, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 24, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2210/0014
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Embolic material capture catheters and related devices and methods employ a staged deployment of an embolic material capture element. A method of deploying an embolic material capture element in a blood vessel includes advancing the embolic material capture element in an insertion configuration through the blood vessel. A middle portion of the embolic material capture element is expanded via distal advancement of an inner sheath toward a distal end portion of the embolic material capture element constrained by a dilator assembly. The dilator assembly is then reconfigured to release the distal end portion of the embolic material capture element from engagement with the dilator assembly. Upon release, the distal end portion of the embolic material capture element expands to complete deployment of the embolic material capture element in the blood vessel.
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