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Entrapping apparatus and method for use

US6221006A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 9, 1999
Grant dateApr 24, 2001
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Expiry dateFeb 9, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2017/2212
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Medical devices that have a novel mechanical trap(s) on the distal end of a shaft that is used for the removal of material from the body. Further an expandable channel is included to entrap the material that aid with removal or obliteration of tissue or foreign bodies is disclosed.

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