Method and apparatus for increasing blood flow through an obstructed blood vessel
US11090070B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 30, 2019 |
| Grant date | Aug 17, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 1, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/1095
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of restoring perfusion to a blood vessel with an obstruction. The method includes delivering an expandable member into the blood vessel, said expandable member having a tubular mesh defined between a proximal end and a distal end; causing the expandable member to expand and compress the obstruction; and dislodging the obstruction to restore blood flow through the blood vessel.
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