Methods and devices for treating an eye using a filter
US11278389B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 7, 2017 |
| Grant date | Mar 22, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 7, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/0042
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for treating at least one of an ophthalmic artery or an ostium between the ophthalmic artery and an internal carotid artery of a subject may include delivering a microcatheter to a location within vasculature of the subject. The method may further include delivering a filter to a location within at least one of the ophthalmic artery or the ostium and transitioning the filter between a first delivery configuration and a second deployed configuration. Further, the method may include deploying a stent to a location within the internal carotid artery.
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