Intracranial aspiration catheter
US8231600B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 7, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jul 31, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 7, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M27/002
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed is an access catheter, having a distal segment which is movable from a reduced outside diameter for positioning at a target site, and an enlarged outside diameter to create an enlarged internal working lumen. In one application, the catheter is configured for use as an intracranial aspiration catheter. Methods are also disclosed.
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