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Dual short throw advancer/retractor

US6736812B2 · kind B2 · utility

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14Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 19, 2002
Grant dateMay 18, 2004
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Expiry dateAug 16, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2017/2911
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A dual throw advancer/retractor has a pair of finger rings that can independently advance or retract a medical device into a catheter. The advancer/retractor has a body and a channel wherein each finger ring moves independently in the channel. One end of the medical device is preferably secured to the body and forms a loop within the finger ring such that movement of the finger ring creates an amplified movement in the medical device.

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