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Device and method for providing protection from emboli and preventing occulsion of blood vessels

US5152777A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 25, 1989
Grant dateOct 6, 1992
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Expiry dateJan 25, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2230/0067
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An apparatus and method for providing protection from emboli and prevention of occlusion in blood vessels entailing the use of a temporarily emplaced, complaint and conformable trap which may be removed when medically necessary and which will not damage the architecture of the blood vessel.

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