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Systems, methods and devices for removing obstructions from a blood vessel

  • US 20080215077A1
  • Filed: 12/28/2007
  • Published: 09/04/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/29/2000
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method of removing an obstruction from a blood vessel, comprising the steps of:

  • providing an elongate obstruction removing element, the element being naturally biased toward an expanded shape, the expanded shape forming a plurality of coils;

    positioning the element in a collapsed position, wherein at least one strand also extends along the elongate obstruction removing element;

    advancing the element into an obstruction while holding the element in the collapsed configuration;

    releasing the element so that the element naturally expands toward the expanded shape, wherein the at least one strand extends between the plurality of coils;

    engaging an obstruction with the element; and

    removing the element thereby removing the obstruction.

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