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Laser-cut clot puller

US7998165B2 · kind B2 · utility

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29References

3Claims

0Family size

Assignees

Stryker Corporation · US
Stryker NV Operations Limited · IE

Inventor

Andrew Huffmaster · Fremont, US

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 28, 2007
Grant date	Aug 16, 2011
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 5, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2017/2215
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A device for removing blood clots and methods of making and using the same. The clot pulling device may include a first spine, a second spine disposed parallel to the first spine, and a basket disposed between and coupled to the spines. In addition, a pushing member may be coupled to the first spine and extend proximally therefrom.

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