Distal protection systems and methods with pressure and ultrasound features

US10363123B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• THE VOLCANO CORPORATION · US

Inventors

• Eric Johnson · Mill Valley, US
• Gilbert Laroya · Menlo Park, US
• Paul Do · San Jose, US
• Jeremy Stigall · San Diego, US
• Joseph Lauinger · San Diego, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Mar 17, 2014
• Grant date: Jul 30, 2019
• Expiry date: Dec 9, 2034

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61M2025/09183
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

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.