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Percutaneous filtration catheter for valve repair surgery and methods of use

US6051014A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 13, 1998
Grant dateApr 18, 2000
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Expiry dateOct 13, 2018

Classification

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

Abstract

A percutaneous filtration catheter used to entrap emboli from a patient's aorta and heart during cardiac surgery. The catheter has an elongate member, a proximal end, and a distal end. A balloon occluder is mounted on the distal end of the elongate member and an expandable filter is mounted on the elongate member distal the balloon occluder. Methods for using the devices are also disclosed herein.

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