Systems and methods for treating a carotid artery
US8858490B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 12, 2010 |
| Grant date | Oct 14, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 9, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/1052
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and methods are adapted for treating the carotid artery. The systems include interventional catheters and blood vessel access devices that are adapted for transcervical insertion into the carotid artery. Embodiments of the systems and methods can be used in combination with embolic protection systems including blood flow reversal mechanisms, arterial filters, and arterial occlusion devices.
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