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Ultrasound devices for ablating and removing obstructive matter from anatomical passageways and blood vessels

US5957882A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 12, 1997
Grant dateSep 28, 1999
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Expiry dateMar 12, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2025/0183
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An ultrasonic catheter device for removing obstructive matter from anatomical passageway includes a tubular body with distal head member in which a plurality of fluid passageways are formed about the lateral surface to expel fluid outward generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the body.

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