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Rotate-to-advance catheterization system

US8377041B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 28, 2006
Grant dateFeb 19, 2013
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Expiry dateJul 14, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2025/006
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system of rotate-to-advance medical devices including catheters, dilators, occluders, stents, suprapubic catheters and camera introducers configured with external screw threads and depending substantially on rotation for means of advancement and emplacement in mammalian genitourinary and gastrointestinal passages and organs.

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