Medical device including expandable muscle polymer
US12167883B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 11, 2020 |
| Grant date | Dec 17, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 11, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2018/00922
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A medical device for treating coronary artery disease, peripheral arterial disease or varicose veins includes an elongated support and a heat expandable element of muscle polymer carried on that elongated support. The medical device may also include a heating element. When activated, the heating element produces heat that causes the muscle polymer to expand into a position in closer proximity to the tissue to be treated.
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