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RETRIEVAL CATHETER WITH EXPANDABLE TIP

  • US 20140074144A1
  • Filed: 09/11/2012
  • Published: 03/13/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/11/2012
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A retrieval catheter, comprising:

  • an elongate shaft having a shaft lumen extending from a proximal end portion to a distal end portion of the elongate shaft;

    an inflatable tip disposed at a distal end of the elongate shaft, the inflatable tip extending distally of the distal end and forming a tip lumen distally of the distal end;

    wherein, in a first, unexpanded state, the tip lumen has a first cross-sectional dimension;

    wherein, in a second, expanded state, the tip lumen has a second cross-sectional dimension greater than the first cross-sectional dimension.

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