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Medical device and methods for use

US6695858B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateOct 27, 2000
Grant dateFeb 24, 2004
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Expiry dateApr 5, 2021

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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