Miniature flexible thrombectomy catheter
US8012117B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 6, 2007 |
| Grant date | Sep 6, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 6, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/0073
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention pertains to a miniature flexible thrombectomy catheter having one or more flexible miniature noncollapsing tubular portions including pushable and torqueable structure for introduction into the smaller vessels in neurovascular regions. A jet body having an arcuate fluid jet emanator is incorporated in order to minimize size at the distal portion of a minimally sized catheter tube.
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