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Laser-cut clot puller

US8460313B2 · kind B2 · utility

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29References

14Claims

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Assignees

Stryker Corporation · US
Stryker NV Operations Limited · IE

Inventor

Andrew Huffmaster · Fremont, US

Key dates

Filing date	Aug 12, 2011
Grant date	Jun 11, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 6, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2017/2215
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A device for removing blood clots and methods of making and using the same. The clot pulling device may include a first spine, a second spine disposed parallel to the first spine, and a basket disposed between and coupled to the spines. In addition, a pushing member may be coupled to the first spine and extend proximally therefrom.

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