Intravascular catheter having an expandable portion
US11033712B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 12, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jun 15, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 14, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M25/0097
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus and method for the treatment of intravascular medical conditions is provided. The device comprising a handle assembly, an expandable portion defined by a plurality of struts oriented along a longitudinal axis and a tip member affixed to a distal end of the struts. The struts are moveable between a collapsed and an expanded position. A catheter tube extends from the handle assembly to the expandable portion. An elongate member is disposed within the catheter tube and is in communication with the handle assembly and the tip member.
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