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- Patent Title: Methods for restoring blood flow within blocked vasculature
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Application No.: US17021440Application Date: 2020-09-15
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Publication No.: US11596426B2Publication Date: 2023-03-07
- Inventor: Brian B. Martin , Martin S. Dieck
- Applicant: Covidien LP
- Applicant Address: US MA Mansfield
- Assignee: Covidien LP
- Current Assignee: Covidien LP
- Current Assignee Address: US MA Mansfield
- Agency: Fortem IP LLP
- Main IPC: A61B17/221
- IPC: A61B17/221 ; A61B17/3207 ; A61B17/22 ; A61B17/00 ; A61B17/3205

Abstract:
The devices and methods described herein relate to clearing of blockages within body lumens, such as the vasculature, by addressing the frictional resistance on the obstruction prior to attempting to translate and/or mobilize the obstruction within the body lumen.
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