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Title:
METHODS AND DEVICES FOR THROMBUS DISPERSAL
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2015/074036
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
Catheter systems of the invention are directed to the removal of occlusions, such as thrombi and plaque, within blood vessels. In certain aspects, catheter systems of the invention include an elongate body defining a first lumen and comprising a distal portion, an inner member configured for insertion into the first lumen, the inner member comprising an energy source configured to deliver therapeutic energy to a treatment site; and a dissolution element coupled to the distal portion of the elongate body. The dissolution element may include a heating element, steam, and a balloon.

Inventors:
STIGALL JEREMY (US)
LAUINGER JOE (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2014/066112
Publication Date:
November 12, 2015
Filing Date:
November 18, 2014
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Assignee:
STIGALL JEREMY (US)
LAUINGER JOE (US)
International Classes:
A61B17/22; A61B18/12; A61M25/00; A61N7/00
Foreign References:
US6022309A2000-02-08
US8167831B22012-05-01
US20120271170A12012-10-25
US20110125164A12011-05-26
US6210404B12001-04-03
US5114423A1992-05-19
Other References:
See also references of EP 3071125A4
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
MEYERS, Thomas, C. et al. (One Financial CenterBoston, MA, US)
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