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Thrombus macerator catheter

US5954737A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 1, 1998
Grant dateSep 21, 1999
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Expiry dateOct 1, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2025/0042
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention includes a device for macerating a thrombus in a living being. The device includes an elongated main body defining a lumen. The elongated main body includes a sleeve component, also defining the lumen, and a mandril component positioned within the sleeve lumen. The elongated main body terminates at a distal end in one or more expandable rib elements.

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