Embolus removal systems with baskets

US9220522B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-9220522-B2
Application numberUS-18237008-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateJul 30, 2008
Priority dateOct 17, 2007
Publication dateDec 29, 2015
Grant dateDec 29, 2015

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Systems for treatment of ischemic stroke can include tethered baskets. A basket can be tethered to a pusher or elongate member. A temporary reperfusion device or temporary capture device also can be tethered to the pusher or elongate member.

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The invention claimed is: 1. A system for the removal of emboli within neurovasculature comprising: a temporary reperfusion device; wherein said reperfusion device comprises a pusher and a self-expanding distal nitinol device eccentrically tethered to the pusher with a plurality of tethers to facilitate withdrawal of said reperfusion device; wherein said self-expanding distal nitinol device is configured for placement and expansion within an embolus to facilitate blood flow by…

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What does patent US9220522B2 cover?
Systems for treatment of ischemic stroke can include tethered baskets. A basket can be tethered to a pusher or elongate member. A temporary reperfusion device or temporary capture device also can be tethered to the pusher or elongate member.
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Fulkerson John, Ferrera David A, Covidien Lp
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification A61B17/221. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Dec 29 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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