Medical device and methods for use
US7491210B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 22, 2003 |
| Grant date | Feb 17, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 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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