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Method for determining size, pathology, and volume of embolic material

US7937133B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 13, 2007
Grant dateMay 3, 2011
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Expiry dateMay 21, 2029

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

Abstract

Methods for determining the size, pathology, and volume of embolic debris captured in an embolic protection filtering device. The methods may include providing an embolic protection filtering device and scanning the filtering device with a computed tomography scanner. The methods may also include analyzing digital images produced during the scanning step.

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