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Method and apparatus for medical device for aspiration of thromboemobolic debris

US7713227B2 · kind B2 · utility

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36References

11Claims

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Inventors

Michael Wholey · San Antonio, US
Mark Wholey · Baldwin, US
Petra Wholey · San Antonio, US

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 15, 2001
Grant date	May 11, 2010
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 19, 2029

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61M2202/0413
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An apparatus for collecting blood clots, plaque, and other debris in arteries or veins, said apparatus comprising: a filter assembly having a chamber with a paddle assembly and a porous floor disposed therein; and tubes for coupling said filter assembly to an artery and to a vein.

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