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Distal protection filter

US10213288B2 · kind B2 · utility

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38Claims

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Assignee

CRUX BIOMEDICAL, INC. · US

Inventors

Eric Johnson · Mill Valley, US
Gilbert Laroya · Menlo Park, US
Paul Do · San Jose, US

Key dates

Filing date	May 15, 2012
Grant date	Feb 26, 2019
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 7, 2035

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2250/0008
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Embodiments of the invention relate generally to devices and methods for providing filtration of debris within a body lumen. More particularly, embodiments of the invention related to devices and methods for providing distal protection to a medical procedure by filtration of debris generated by the medical procedure using filters having a frame with a slidable crossover point.

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