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Ventricular assist device

US8326421B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 21, 2012
Grant dateDec 4, 2012
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Expiry dateFeb 21, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2230/04
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Devices and methods are disclosed for implanting, positioning, removing, replacing and operating intra-aortic balloon pumps.

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