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Intravascular catheter having an expandable incising portion and embolic protection device

US12408942B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 12, 2022
Grant dateSep 9, 2025
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Expiry dateAug 27, 2043

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2017/320716
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An intravascular device and methods for using the same are provided. The intravascular device includes an expandable portion with struts operable between a first position and a second position where the struts are moved outward from the first position. An incising element is provided at, and extends outward from, at least one of the struts. An embolic protection device covers at least a portion of the expandable portion.

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