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Tissue separation medical device and method

US6602265B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 26, 2001
Grant dateAug 5, 2003
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Expiry dateMay 29, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2017/2215
  • 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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