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Apparatuses and methods for controlling removal of obstructive material

US11730924B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 5, 2022
Grant dateAug 22, 2023
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Expiry dateJul 5, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2217/005
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Described herein are methods and apparatuses for detecting an obstructive material within a lumen of an aspiration catheter using one or more sensors with the lumen of the suction catheter to prevent excess blood loss and improve operation of the apparatus.

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