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Axial lengthening thrombus capture system

US9579116B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateAug 5, 2016
Grant dateFeb 28, 2017
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Expiry dateAug 5, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2002/016
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Axial lengthening thrombus capture systems and methods can remove materials of interest, including blood clots, from a body region. These can involve the circulatory system for the treatment of pulmonary embolism (PE), deep vein thrombosis (DVT), cerebrovascular embolism, and other vascular occlusions.

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