Catheter pump with access ports
US9827356B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 15, 2015 |
| Grant date | Nov 28, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 15, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M60/577
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A catheter pump is disclosed herein. The catheter pump can include an elongate catheter body and an impeller assembly coupled to a distal portion of the elongate catheter body. The impeller assembly can comprise an impeller configured to rotate during operation of the catheter pump. A tube can extend through at least portions of the elongate catheter body and the impeller assembly. The tube can extend distal the impeller and can be configured to remain in the portions of the elongate catheter body and the impeller assembly during operation of the catheter pump.
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