Interventional device having an integrated embolic filter and associated methods
US10292805B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 25, 2016 |
| Grant date | May 21, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 12, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2230/0078
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A percutaneous transluminal device, comprising an elongated catheter, an interventional device operably coupled to the proximal end of the catheter, a filter operably coupled to the distal end of the catheter, the filter movable between a collapsed and deployed position 218, and an actuator wire for deploying the collapsing the filter. The filter including a filter chassis comprising a movable collar a fixed collar and a tubular braided scaffolding coupled between the movable collar and the fixed collar. Each wire of the braided scaffolding moving independently with respect to the other wires between the movable collar and the fixed collar as the filter moves between the collapsed position and the deployed position.
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