Miniature shredding tool for use in medical applications and methods for making
US8414607B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 24, 2009 |
| Grant date | Apr 9, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 4, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/320775
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention relates generally to the field of micro-scale or millimeter scale devices and to the use of multi-layer multi-material electrochemical fabrication methods for producing such devices with particular embodiments relate to shredding devices and more particularly to shredding devices for use in medical applications. In some embodiments, tissue removal devices include tissue anchoring projections, improved blade configurations, and/or shields or shrouds around the cutting blades to inhibit outflow of tissue that has been brought into the device.
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