Shape memory hemostasis band
US9370370B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 22, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jun 21, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 10, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2210/0014
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A tissue constriction device comprises a tissue-surrounding part defining a central, tissue-receiving opening which, when in a tissue-receiving configuration, has a first diameter and which, when in a tissue-constriction configuration, has a second diameter less than the first diameter, at least a shape memory portion of the tissue-surrounding part being formed of a shape memory material with the tissue-constriction configuration corresponding to a memorized shape of the shape memory portion.
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