Obstruction removal system
US8021379B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 11, 2008 |
| Grant date | Sep 20, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 24, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/320741
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An obstruction removal system for percutaneous removal of clots or obstructions within the vascular system is disclosed. The obstruction removal system includes a multi-lumen catheter with a plurality of circulating capture devices occurring along a drive belt. The plurality of capture devices may be basket-like devices attached to the drive belt, or may be formed by integral coiled or protuberant sections of the drive belt. The circulating capture or interference devices affect removal of the clot or obstruction bit-by-bit through a series of passes.
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