Shaping improvements for Inferior Vena Cava filter and retrieval systems
US10022213B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 12, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jul 17, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 4, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/0096
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Funnel-trap type devices are described that are made of shape-set (e.g., heatset) braid for delivery and/or retrieval of Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) filters or other medical devices. Delivery and/or retrieval devices, kits in which they are included, methods of use and methods of manufacture are all contemplated. Additional forming tooling, methods and device embodiment shapes are described herein.
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