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Intravascular device and system

US7780694B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims
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Filing dateOct 6, 2003
Grant dateAug 24, 2010
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Expiry dateNov 5, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2230/008
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A device for use in capturing or collecting debris found in blood vessels or other body lumens. The devices can be fabricated from a tube and include longitudinally and circumferentially extending members. The device can further embody structure that provides enhanced radial opening and angular resistance to collapse and structure for absorbing or modifying forces applied thereto by an operator.

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