Apparatuses and methods for distinguishing clot material from vessel wall
US12246141B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 8, 2022 |
| Grant date | Mar 11, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 8, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2217/005
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatuses and methods for distinguishing a blood clot from a vessel wall. These methods and apparatuses may include an aspiration opening into a suction lumen, an aspiration opening sensor(s) positioned at a rim of the aspiration opening, and a controller that interprets signals from the aspiration opening sensor(s) to determine when the aspiration opening is contacting a clot material or a vessel when a force is applied.
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