US6350271B1
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Clot retrieval device
Assignee: Micrus Endovascular LLC
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Filing: 1999-05-17
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Granted: 2002-02-26
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Expires: 2019-05-17
Abstract
Abstract The shape memory clot retrieval device can be placed in the vasculature of a patient for retrieving and removing distal clots. The clot retrieval device has an elongated catheter member that can be inserted in the vasculature, with one or more clot retrieval members on the elongated catheter member that are movable between an initial compressed configuration in which the clot retrieval device is inserted into the vasculature and an expanded configuration extending outwardly from the elongated catheter member to trap and hold clots within the vessel. The clot retrieval device typically can be introduced to the desired treatment site in the vasculature through a guiding catheter.
Inventors
- 👤 Daniel R. Kurz
- 👤 David A. Ferrera
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 16:53
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/22; A61B17/22031; A61B17/221; A61B2017/00831; A61B2017/00867; A61B2017/00871; A61B2017/22034; A61B2017/2217
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
269 words
An apparatus for removing clots from the vasculature of a patient, comprising a tubular elongated catheter member having a tubular wall and an exterior surface; and at least one clot retrieval member connected to said elongated catheter member, said at least one clot retrieval member being movable between an initial compressed configuration to an expanded configuration extending outwardly from the elongated catheter member to trap and hold clots within the vessel, the elongated catheter member being adapted to be placed within a vessel of the patient when the at least one clot retrieval members is in the compressed configuration and removed from the vessel when the clot retrieval member is in the expanded configuration, whereby clots trapped by the clot retrieval member can be withdrawn from the vessel, said at least one clot retrieval member comprising a plurality of ridges and valleys defined in said tubular wall, said plurality of ridges and valleys being movable between an initial compressed configuration in which said ridges and valleys are substantially contiguous with the external surface of the elongated catheter member, and an expanded configuration wherein said ridges extend outwardly from the elongated catheter member to trap and hold clots within the vessel, the elongated catheter member being adapted to be placed within a vessel of the patient when the plurality of ridges and valleys are in the compressed configuration and removed from the vessel when the ridges and valleys are in the expanded configuration, whereby clots trapped by the ridges and valleys can be withdrawn from the vessel, and wherein said ridges and valleys are formed from a shape memory material.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
269 words
An apparatus for removing clots from the vasculature of a patient, comprising a tubular elongated catheter member having a tubular wall and an exterior surface; and at least one clot retrieval member connected to said elongated catheter member, said at least one clot retrieval member being movable between an initial compressed configuration to an expanded configuration extending outwardly from the elongated catheter member to trap and hold clots within the vessel, the elongated catheter member being adapted to be placed within a vessel of the patient when the at least one clot retrieval members is in the compressed configuration and removed from the vessel when the clot retrieval member is in the expanded configuration, whereby clots trapped by the clot retrieval member can be withdrawn from the vessel, said at least one clot retrieval member comprising a plurality of ridges and valleys defined in said tubular wall, said plurality of ridges and valleys being movable between an initial compressed configuration in which said ridges and valleys are substantially contiguous with the external surface of the elongated catheter member, and an expanded configuration wherein said ridges extend outwardly from the elongated catheter member to trap and hold clots within the vessel, the elongated catheter member being adapted to be placed within a vessel of the patient when the plurality of ridges and valleys are in the compressed configuration and removed from the vessel when the ridges and valleys are in the expanded configuration, whereby clots trapped by the ridges and valleys can be withdrawn from the vessel, and wherein said ridges and valleys are formed from a shape memory material.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said plurality of ridges and valleys are compressed axially and radially in said compressed configuration.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said shape memory material having a glass transition temperature (T g ) above body temperature.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
47 words
The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said shape memory material has a desired compressed configuration at a temperature appropriate for introduction into the body via a catheter, and after heat activation after placement in the body, will take on expanded configuration for trapping and holding clots.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said shape memory material is selected from the group consisting of polyurethane, polyethylene, polyethylene terephthalate, and high density polyethylene.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said shape memory material comprises a nickel titanium alloy that can be heat treated to have shape memory behavior.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
60 words
The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a heat activation member that can be advanced axially through said elongated catheter member and said at least one clot retrieval member for heating said at least one clot retrieval member to cause said at least one clot retrieval member to move from said first compressed configuration to said second expanded configuration.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus of claim 7 , wherein said heat activation member comprises a fiber optic member.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
15 words
The apparatus of claim 7 , wherein said heat activation member comprises a heat pipe.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus of claim 7 , wherein said heat activation member comprises a device for generating heat by RF energy.
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