Percutaneous filtration catheter for valve repair surgery and methods of use
US6051014A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 13, 1998 |
| Grant date | Apr 18, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 13, 2018 |
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- 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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