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Guidable intravascular blood pump and related methods

US8888728B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 3, 2010
Grant dateNov 18, 2014
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Expiry dateAug 9, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S415/90
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An improved intravascular blood pump and related methods involving the broad inventive concept of equipping the intravascular blood pump with guiding features such that the intravascular blood pump can be selectively positioned at a predetermined location within the circulatory system of a patient.

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