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Neuro thrombectomy catheter

US7235088B2 · kind B2 · utility

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66Claims
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Filing dateJul 19, 2002
Grant dateJun 26, 2007
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Expiry dateAug 19, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2017/320775
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An elongate tubular body extends between a rotatable cutter and a control. The cutter is connected to the control with a rotatable element. A vacuum is applied through an annular passage defined between the tubular body and the rotatable element. The tubular body has a sufficiently small outside diameter and sufficient kink resistance and pushability to navigate through arteries such as the internal carotid artery.

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