Medical device and methods for use
US6695858B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 27, 2000 |
| Grant date | Feb 24, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 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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