WO2006071855A3 - Method and device for removing an occlusion - Google Patents

Method and device for removing an occlusion Download PDF

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WO2006071855A3
WO2006071855A3 PCT/US2005/047039 US2005047039W WO2006071855A3 WO 2006071855 A3 WO2006071855 A3 WO 2006071855A3 US 2005047039 W US2005047039 W US 2005047039W WO 2006071855 A3 WO2006071855 A3 WO 2006071855A3
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occlusion
central lumen
profile configuration
tubular structure
present
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Harvey L Deutsch
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Catheter Exchange Inc
Harvey L Deutsch
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Priority claimed from PCT/US2005/000508 external-priority patent/WO2005067647A2/en
Application filed by Catheter Exchange Inc, Harvey L Deutsch filed Critical Catheter Exchange Inc
Priority to EP05855574A priority Critical patent/EP1827556A4/en
Priority to AU2005320346A priority patent/AU2005320346B8/en
Priority to US10/566,853 priority patent/US20070179513A1/en
Priority to CA002560660A priority patent/CA2560660A1/en
Publication of WO2006071855A2 publication Critical patent/WO2006071855A2/en
Publication of WO2006071855A3 publication Critical patent/WO2006071855A3/en

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    • A61B2017/22034—Gripping instruments, e.g. forceps, for removing or smashing calculi for gripping the obstruction or the tissue part from inside
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    • A61M25/00—Catheters; Hollow probes
    • A61M25/0067—Catheters; Hollow probes characterised by the distal end, e.g. tips
    • A61M25/0082—Catheter tip comprising a tool
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Abstract

A device for removing an occlusion from within the central lumen of a tubular structure, where the device comprises an occlusion removing structure having a low profile configuration and having a high profile configuration. A method for removing an occlusion from within the central lumen of a tubular structure, where the method comprises providing a device according to the present invention.
PCT/US2005/047039 2004-01-09 2005-12-23 Method and device for removing an occlusion WO2006071855A2 (en)

Priority Applications (4)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
EP05855574A EP1827556A4 (en) 2004-12-23 2005-12-23 Method and device for removing an occlusion
AU2005320346A AU2005320346B8 (en) 2004-12-23 2005-12-23 Method and device for removing an occlusion
US10/566,853 US20070179513A1 (en) 2004-01-09 2005-12-23 Method and device for removing an occlusion
CA002560660A CA2560660A1 (en) 2004-12-23 2005-12-23 Method and device for removing an occlusion

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US63859704P 2004-12-23 2004-12-23
US60/638,597 2004-12-23
PCT/US2005/000508 WO2005067647A2 (en) 2004-01-09 2005-01-07 Drain with occlusion removing structure
USPCT/US2005/000508 2005-01-07

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WO2006071855A3 true WO2006071855A3 (en) 2006-08-17

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US7951243B2 (en) 2008-01-25 2011-05-31 Clear Catheter Systems, Inc. Methods and devices to clear obstructions from medical tubes
US8246752B2 (en) 2008-01-25 2012-08-21 Clear Catheter Systems, Inc. Methods and devices to clear obstructions from medical tubes

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