Tubular filter
US11730583B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 22, 2020 |
| Grant date | Aug 22, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 24, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/0037
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of preparing a filter for delivery into a body vessel. The filter includes a hub disposed along a longitudinal axis and a plurality of anchor members extending from the hub. Each anchor member includes either a cranial extension or a caudal extension at a distal end thereof. At least one anchor member distal end may be spaced from the hub at each of a first, second, and third distance along the longitudinal axis. The filter also includes a plurality of locator members extending from the hub, the locator members alternatingly interposed between the anchor members.
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