Methods and apparatus for treating embolism
US8784434B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 15, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jul 22, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 15, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M39/04
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and apparatus for treating a clot in the blood vessel of a patient, and particularly the treatment of a pulmonary embolism is disclosed. The treatment includes restoring flow through the clot followed by clot removal, either partially or substantially completely. The clot treatment device is expandable into the blood vessel and may contain radial extensions that assist in restoring flow as well as in removing clot material.
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