Intracranial aspiration catheter
US7309334B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 21, 2003 |
| Grant date | Dec 18, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 13, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M27/002
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed is an access catheter, having a distal segment which is movable from a reduced outside diameter for positioning at a target site, and an enlarged outside diameter to create an enlarged internal working lumen. In one application, the catheter is configured for use as an intracranial aspiration catheter. Methods are also disclosed.
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