Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for mechanically removing objects from a body. In particular, described herein are thrombectomy methods and mechanical thrombectomy apparatuses for removal of blood clots from within a lumen of a blood vessel.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 15, 2016
Date of Patent:
October 11, 2016
Assignee:
GW Medical LLC
Inventors:
E. Skott Greenhalgh, Michael P. Wallace