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Retrieval of material from vessel lumens

US11191555B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 12, 2017
Grant dateDec 7, 2021
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Expiry dateJun 20, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2017/3435
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Devices for removing clot material from a blood vessel lumen and associated systems and methods are disclosed herein. A clot retrieving device may include, for example, an elongated shaft, a capture structure, a cover, and a connector coupled to the elongated shaft proximal of the capture structure. The connector may include an inner band and an outer band, wherein (a) the inner band at least partially surrounds a portion of the distal zone of the elongated shaft, (b) the outer band at least partially surrounds the inner band, and (c) the first portion of the cover is secured between the inner band and the outer band.

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