Thrombectomy treatment system and method
US6719717B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 17, 2000 |
| Grant date | Apr 13, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 17, 2020 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/0073
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A thrombectomy treatment system and method are provided. The system includes a catheter for insertion into the vascular system of a patient so that a tip of the catheter is positioned in the vicinity of a blood clot to be removed from the patient. A suction source is provided to withdraw the blood clot from the patient through the catheter. A filtration device functions to remove the blood clot from the accompanying blood. The filtered blood is collected in a blood collection device. A blood reinfuser communicates with the blood collection device to reinfuse the filtered blood back into the patient.
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