Embolic basket
US6575997B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 24, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jun 10, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 24, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2230/0097
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An intravascular basket device for use in capturing either naturally occurring or foreign debris found in blood vessels or other regions of the body. The basket device is fabricated from a tube and includes a mid-section having at least one ring configured in an alternating V-pattern. The basket device specifically embodies structure that provides enhanced radial opening and angular resistance to collapse.
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