Methods and apparatus for thrombectomy system
US9254144B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 14, 2007 |
| Grant date | Feb 9, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 4, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/08021
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In certain embodiments, the system is configured to remove from or fragment materials in a vessel by inserting a catheter into a vessel, wherein the distal tip of the catheter is placed at the surgical site and a liquid spray is applied to materials to remove or fragment (as defined herein) the materials. In certain embodiments, the system comprises a liquid spray emanating from a fragmentation lumen and across a fragmentation opening.
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