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Method and apparatus of removal of intravascular blockages

US8364256B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 14, 2005
Grant dateJan 29, 2013
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Expiry dateNov 21, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2017/22084
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method and apparatus for the treatment of intravascular blockages includes introducing a medicament and ultrasound to the blockage, monitoring the blockage or bleeding to determine a status thereof and controlling the agent introduced to the blockage based upon the monitoring.

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