Removal device
US8992412B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 25, 2014 |
| Grant date | Mar 31, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 25, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2210/1078
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Method and system for treating a patient using an inflatable device. A removal device may be used to remove the inflatable device from the body. The removal device can have at least one manually-actuatable member and at least two opposing jaws at a distal end. At least one of the at least two jaws can be movable by actuation of the at least one manually-actuatable member. At least one of the at least two jaws can have a puncturing member.
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