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Devices, systems and methods for controlling local blood pressure

US8894681B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 29, 2013
Grant dateNov 25, 2014
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Expiry dateJan 29, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2/90
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Devices, systems, and methods for controlling local blood pressure. In an exemplary embodiment of a device for exposing a blood vessel to increased pressure of the present disclosure, the device comprises an anchor configured for placement into a blood vessel and to expand independently from a particle held from flowing away by the anchor, the particle configured to gradually expand due to exposure to blood flow.

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