DEVICES FOR DETECTING AN OBSTACLE IN A PATIENT'S BODY CANAL
Patent Information
- Application Number
- DE602019068411
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2018-02-02
- Filing Date
- 2019-01-04
- Publication Date
- 2025-04-09
- Estimated Expiration
- 2039-01-04
AI Technical Summary
Existing retrieval devices for bodily duct obstructions, such as emboli and urinary tract blockages, often fail to effectively capture and remove obstructions, especially in tortuous anatomical paths, leading to potential dislodgment and incomplete removal.
The development of a cylindrical retrieval device with a plurality of cell structures arranged in diagonal rows, featuring a unique strut configuration and enhanced longitudinal stiffness, which improves the device's ability to capture and remove obstructions through tortuous pathways.
The enhanced design of the retrieval device significantly reduces the risk of obstruction dislodgment during removal, allowing for more effective capture and removal of obstructions through complex anatomical paths, while also minimizing the risk of device buckling.