Electrically enhanced retrieval of material from vessel lumens
US11160571B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 29, 2018 |
| Grant date | Nov 2, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 27, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/109
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Retrieval of material from vessel lumens can be improved by electrically enhancing attachment of the material to the thrombectomy system. The system can include a catheter having a distal portion configured to be positioned adjacent to a thrombus in a blood vessel, an electrode disposed at the distal portion of the catheter, and an interventional element configured to be delivered through a lumen of the catheter. The electrode and the interventional element are each configured to be electrically coupled to an extracorporeal power supply.
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