Systems and methods for treating a carotid artery
US9259215B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 10, 2014 |
| Grant date | Feb 16, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 10, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/1052
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and methods are adapted for treating the carotid artery. The systems include interventional catheters and blood vessel access devices that are adapted for transcervical insertion into the carotid artery. Embodiments of the systems and methods can be used in combination with embolic protection systems including blood flow reversal mechanisms, arterial filters, and arterial occlusion devices.
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