SurModics has been granted a patent for a thrombectomy device designed for use in body lumens like veins or arteries. The device includes a handle, proximal and distal arms, an extractor with a cutting edge, and a radially expandable cage for collecting and shearing matter like thrombus. GlobalData’s report on SurModics gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on SurModics, Bioresorbable stent coating was a key innovation area identified from patents. SurModics's grant share as of February 2024 was 52%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Thrombectomy device with radially expandable cage for macerating matter
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11896257B2) discloses a thrombectomy device designed to remove blood clots efficiently. The device comprises a handle, a proximal arm with an extraction passage, a distal arm, and an extractor with a cutting edge to macerate matter before extraction. The device also features a radially expandable cage, with one arm fixed and the other longitudinally translatable, allowing for effective thrombus removal. Additionally, the extractor includes a helical coil and a varied pitch along its length, enhancing its thrombus-breaking capabilities.
Furthermore, the patent describes a thrombectomy device with a rotatable extractor wrapped around a distal arm and a radially expandable cage adjustable between contracted and expanded orientations. The extractor, with a helical formation and a cutting edge, is designed to break thrombus into smaller pieces for extraction. The device's unique design, with the extractor partially exposed and placed inside the proximal arm, aims to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of thrombus removal procedures. Additionally, the cage's adjustable diameter and the extractor's varied pitch contribute to the device's ability to break down thrombus and facilitate extraction, making it a promising innovation in the field of thrombectomy devices.
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