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Expandable emboli filter and thrombectomy device

US8366737B2 · kind B2 · utility

16Cited by

24References

13Claims

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Assignee

Abbott Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. · US

Inventors

David Hancock · Seattle, US
William S. Tremulis · Redwood City, US
Saypin Phonthalasa · Mill Valley, US
Olin Palmer · San Carlos, US
Larry Voss · San Jose, US
Gary Walker · Broken Arrow, US

Key dates

Filing date	Aug 25, 2010
Grant date	Feb 5, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 19, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2230/0097
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Expandable emboli filter and thrombectomy devices adapted for use with microcatheters to remove debris from blood vessels. The devices embody expanded profiles that span the entirety of various sized target vessels and thus are particularly effective in the engagement of debris found in vessels.

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