Intravascular pump with expandable region
US11020582B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 18, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jun 1, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 3, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/001
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention provides an intravascular blood pump comprising an expandable and collapsible region distal to a pump assembly and proximal in certain embodiments to inlet apertures in the pump housing. In some embodiments, the expandable and collapsible region may comprise expandable and collapsible proximal and/or distal transition sections adjacent a central expandable and collapsible region. Support structure, e.g., an expandable and collapsible stent may comprise at least a part of the expandable and collapsible region.
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