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Blood clot removal device

US8998946B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 30, 2008
Grant dateApr 7, 2015
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Expiry dateMar 23, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2017/2217
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A blood clot removal device (1), comprising a capture member (2) having a tubular body (3) of prevailing longitudinal extension and provided with a lumen (10) extending longitudinally in said tubular body (3), at least one proximal portion (4), at least one distal portion (5), an apical end (6) of said distal portion (5), and a tip (7); said at least one distal portion (5) of said capture member (2) having at least one helical length (8) provided, with coils (16) wrapped in a helical manner forming a pitch (p) therebetween in the longitudinal direction and adapted to the capture of blood clots (9); an inner cable (11) received in said longitudinal lumen (10) of said tubular body (3) so as to remain within said tubular body (3) helical length (8), said inner cable (11) comprising a proximal length (12) having a proximal maneuvering end (13) and a distal length (14) provided with a tip (15); wherein said tip (15) of said inner cable (11) is secured to said apical end (6) of said capture member (2) tubular body (3), said tip (15) being firmly secured to said apical end (6) so that, when said inner cable (11) is subjected to a relative movement relative to the capture member (2) in the…

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