Thrombus retrieval device
US8702724B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 21, 2009 |
| Grant date | Apr 22, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 21, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/00867
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A thrombus retrieval device has one or more thrombus engaging elements that are movable between a retracted configuration in which they are stowed within the device and a deployed configuration in which they project from the device to snare an adjacent thrombus for removal from a blood vessel.
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