Rotatable declotting apparatus and method
US11191561B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 25, 2018 |
| Grant date | Dec 7, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 14, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/2923
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present disclosure provides a method, system, and apparatus that adds rotational functionality to a conventional clot maceration device. The rotational functionality can be imparted by a wide variety of mechanical devices, such as by a hand operated rack and pinion type gear system or an electrically driven motor. An outer member (such as a catheter) of a declotting apparatus may be rotated while an inner member remains substantially fixed in position. The degree of rotation of the inner member may be between 60 and 180 degrees in a clockwise and counterclockwise rotation. In one embodiment, the rotating mechanism is coupled to a sliding and/or lateral mechanism to impart both lateral and rotational movement to the declotting apparatus. The deformable members of a basket or jacket of the declotting apparatus may form a helical structure and/or each comprise a bundled wire.
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