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Apparatus to prevent reperfusion injury

US8956323B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 10, 2012
Grant dateFeb 17, 2015
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Expiry dateDec 10, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2025/1095
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Embodiments of a method and apparatus to prevent reperfusion injury. In one embodiment, blood flow proximal to a lesion is occluded. An infusion catheter is advanced to a region distal to the lesion and an anti-reperfusion injury drug is delivered. The lesion may then be treated with a dilating device to reintroduce blood flow to the region distal to the lesion.

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