Systems, methods and devices for removing obstructions from a blood vessel
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Abstract
Devices and methods for removing an obstruction from a blood vessel are described. The devices are deployed in a collapsed condition and are then expanded within the body. The devices are then manipulated to engage and remove the obstruction.
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69 Claims
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1-60. -60. (canceled)
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61. A device for removing an obstruction from a blood vessel, comprising:
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an elongate obstruction removing element; at least one strand extends alongside the elongate obstruction removing element; wherein the element is movable from a collapsed position to an expanded position, the element being naturally biased toward the expanded position, the element being in a collapsed and substantially straight configuration when in the collapsed position, the strand and element naturally becoming entangled with one another when the element moves to the expanded position, the at least one strand contacting the main element and becoming entangled with the element in a manner dependent upon permitted expansion of the element within the blood vessel. - View Dependent Claims (62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68)
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69-73. -73. (canceled)
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