Vascular access devices and methods
US11197979B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 3, 2017 |
| Grant date | Dec 14, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 5, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/0197
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Vascular access devices and methods of their use are provided. In one embodiment, a vascular access device includes a catheter (112) and at least one deployable wire (134). The catheter includes a primary lumen extending from a proximal end to a distal end of the catheter. The at least one deployable wire is secured to the catheter and configured to move relative to the catheter between a delivery configuration and a deployed configuration.
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