Endoluminal occlusion-irrigation catheter with aspiration capabilities and methods of use
US8152782B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 20, 2010 |
| Grant date | Apr 10, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 20, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2206/16
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A catheter system comprising a guidewire, an endovascular catheter, and an aspiration catheter. The guidewire has an expandable occluder mounted on a distal end. The guidewire and the endovascular catheter are insertable into a lumen of the aspiration catheter. The aspiration catheter also includes infusion and aspiration lumen(s) and port(s). Methods of using the catheter system for treating a vascular lesion and removing embolic material during the procedure are also disclosed.
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