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Devices and methods for removing occlusions in vessels

US6616676B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 10, 2001
Grant dateSep 9, 2003
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Expiry dateApr 10, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2217/007
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Occlusion-removing devices that include an inflatable balloon for arresting blood flow and a occlusion-shearing element are provided. Also provided are methods of making and using these devices.

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