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Systems, methods and devices for removing obstructions from a blood vessel

US8105333B2 · kind B2 · utility

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41References

2Claims

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Assignee

CONCENTRIC MEDICAL, INC. · US

Inventors

Ivan Sepetka · Los Altos, US
Martin Dieck · Cupertino, US
Son Gia · San Jose, US
John Miller · Woodside, US
Ryan Pierce · Carl Junction, US
Maria Aboytes · Palo Alto, US
Tiffany Tran Ngo · San Jose, US
Dan Nguyen · Fremont, US
Emily Vu · San Jose, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 11, 2008
Grant date	Jan 31, 2012
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 4, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61M2025/0096
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Devices and methods for removing an obstruction from a blood vessel are described. The devices are deployed in a collapsed condition and are then expanded within the body. The devices are then manipulated to engage and remove the obstruction.

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