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Systems, methods and devices for removing obstructions from a blood vessel
Assignee: Stryker Corp
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Filing: 2001-06-25
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Granted: 2004-11-30
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Expires: 2021-06-25
Abstract
Abstract A system for removing an obstruction from a blood vessel includes an obstruction engaging element and an expandable capture element. The capture element preferably has a flexible cover and an expandable support structure. The engaging element engages the obstruction and moves the obstruction into the capture element. The capture element protects the obstruction when the obstruction is moved into the catheter.
Inventors
- 👤 Ivan Sepetka
- 👤 Martin Dieck
- 👤 Son Gia
- 👤 John Miller
- 👤 Tiffany Tran Ngo
- 👤 Ryan Pierce
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 10:26
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/22; A61B17/22031; A61B17/221; A61M; A61M25/00; A61M25/0067; A61M25/0082; A61B18/00; A61B18/04; A61B18/12; A61B18/14; A61B18/1492; A61B2017/22034; A61B2017/2212; A61B2017/2215; A61B2017/2217; A61B2018/00053; A61B2018/00214; A61B2018/00636; A61B2018/00898; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/01; A61F2002/016; A61F2002/018; A61F2230/00; A61F2230/0063; A61F2230/0091; A61M25/0068; A61M25/0074; A61M25/008
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
A method of removing an obstruction from a blood vessel, comprising the steps of: providing a obstruction engaging element having a collapsed position and an expanded position, the obstruction engaging element having at least one filament, the filament being in a substantially straight configuration when collapsed; advancing the obstruction engaging element through a patient's vascular system to an obstruction with the obstruction engaging element in the collapsed position; and engaging the obstruction with the obstruction engaging element, the filament engaging the obstruction with a shape which extends from a proximal end toward a distal end, turns back toward the proximal end and again turns back and extends toward the distal end.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
111 words
A method of removing an obstruction from a blood vessel, comprising the steps of: providing a obstruction engaging element having a collapsed position and an expanded position, the obstruction engaging element having at least one filament, the filament being in a substantially straight configuration when collapsed; advancing the obstruction engaging element through a patient's vascular system to an obstruction with the obstruction engaging element in the collapsed position; and engaging the obstruction with the obstruction engaging element, the filament engaging the obstruction with a shape which extends from a proximal end toward a distal end, turns back toward the proximal end and again turns back and extends toward the distal end.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method of claim 1 , wherein: the engaging step is carried out with the filament being naturally biased into the shape.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
The method of claim 1 , wherein: the providing step is carried out with the distal end being a free end and the obstruction engaging element consisting essentially of one filament.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 1 , wherein: the engaging step is carried out by manipulating the obstruction engaging element to form the shape.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
The method of claim 4 , wherein: the manipulating step is carried out with the obstruction engaging element being rotated in at least one direction to form the shape, wherein at least part of the element prolapses.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 4 , wherein: the manipulating step is carried out with the element having coils which prolapse over other coils.
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