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Medical device and methods for use

US7491210B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 22, 2003
Grant dateFeb 17, 2009
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Expiry dateNov 17, 2024

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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