Neuro thrombectomy catheter
US6482217B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 7, 2000 |
| Grant date | Nov 19, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 7, 2020 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/320775
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An elongate tubular body extends between a rotatable cutter and a control. The cutter is connected to the control with a rotatable element. A vacuum is applied through an annular passage defined between the tubular body and the rotatable element. The tubular body has a sufficiently small outside diameter and sufficient kink resistance and pushability to navigate through the internal carotid artery and at least into the M3 segment of the middle cerebral artery.
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