LASER-CUT CLOT PULLER
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Accused Products
Abstract
A device for removing blood clots and methods of making and using the same. The clot pulling device may include a first spine, a second spine disposed parallel to the first spine, and a basket disposed between and coupled to the spines. In addition, a pushing member may be coupled to the first spine and extend proximally therefrom.
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9 Claims
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1. (canceled)
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2. A method for removing clots from a blood vessel, comprising the steps of:
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providing a clot pulling device including a first spine having a proximal end, a second spine disposed parallel to the first spine, a pushing member coupled to the proximal end of the first spine and extending proximally therefrom, and a basket disposed between and coupled to the first and second spines; providing a catheter having a lumen extending therethrough; advancing the catheter through a blood vessel to a location adjacent an area of interest; advancing the clot pulling device through the lumen of the catheter to a position distally of the area of interest; expanding the basket; and entrapping a clot within the basket. - View Dependent Claims (3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A method for removing clots from a blood vessel, comprising the steps of:
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providing a clot pulling device including a first spine having a proximal end, a second spine disposed parallel to the first spine, a pushing member coupled to the proximal end of the first spine and extending proximally therefrom, and a basket disposed between and coupled to the first and second spines; providing a catheter having a lumen extending therethrough; disposing the clot pulling device within the lumen of the catheter; advancing the catheter through a blood vessel to a location adjacent an area of interest; proximally retracting the catheter relative to the clot pulling device; expanding the basket; and entrapping a clot within the basket. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9)
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Specification