18265992. PERFORATION GUARD simplified abstract (KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.)
Contents
- 1 PERFORATION GUARD
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 PERFORATION GUARD - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
PERFORATION GUARD
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Cedar Decker of ALBERTVILLE MN (US)
PERFORATION GUARD - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18265992 titled 'PERFORATION GUARD
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a thrombectomy or atherectomy device that includes a catheter with a cutter and a physical barrier proximate to the cutter. The physical barrier is designed to have the stiffness to deflect blood vessels with a thickness less than a certain threshold and to deflect thrombus or atheroma on the inner wall of the blood vessel.
- Thrombectomy or atherectomy device with a catheter, cutter, and physical barrier
- Physical barrier has stiffness to deflect blood vessels and thrombus/atheroma
- Designed to treat blockages in blood vessels
Potential Applications
The technology can be used in medical procedures to remove blockages in blood vessels, such as thrombus and atheroma.
Problems Solved
This technology addresses the challenge of effectively removing blockages in blood vessels without causing damage to the vessel walls.
Benefits
- Improved precision in removing blockages - Minimized risk of vessel damage during the procedure - Enhanced patient outcomes due to more effective treatment
Potential Commercial Applications
- Medical device companies - Hospitals and healthcare facilities - Interventional cardiologists and vascular surgeons
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be the use of catheters with cutting mechanisms for thrombectomy or atherectomy procedures. However, the specific design of a physical barrier with the described stiffness may be a novel feature.
Unanswered Questions
How does the physical barrier interact with the cutter during the procedure?
The patent application does not provide detailed information on the specific mechanism of interaction between the physical barrier and the cutter. Further clarification on this aspect would be beneficial for understanding the device's functionality.
What materials are used to achieve the desired stiffness of the physical barrier?
The patent application does not specify the materials used to achieve the required stiffness of the physical barrier. Knowledge of the materials used could provide insights into the device's durability and effectiveness.
Original Abstract Submitted
A thrombectomy or atherectomy device () includes a thrombectomy or atherectomy catheter () including a cutter (), and a physical barrier () disposed proximate to the cutter. In some examples, the physical barrier () can have a stiffness effective for the physical barrier to deflect a blood vessel having a thickness less than a first predetermined thickness threshold and effective for a thrombus or atheroma on an inner wall of the blood vessel to deflect the physical barrier.
