Dual-action thrombectomy catheter
US12383298B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 16, 2021 |
| Grant date | Aug 12, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 29, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/320775
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A thrombectomy device including a handle, a catheter and a cutting assembly at the distal end of the catheter. The thrombectomy device includes two oppositely wound helical wires, whereupon rotating in opposite direction, the helical wires cooperate to convey thrombus material form the distal end of the catheter to the proximal end of the thrombectomy device without the thrombus material adhering to the inner lumen of the catheter.
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