Axial lengthening thrombus capture system
US9579116B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 5, 2016 |
| Grant date | Feb 28, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 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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