Methods of protecting a patient from embolization during surgery
US6537297B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 26, 2001 |
| Grant date | Mar 25, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 26, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/0003
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for open surgery using a flexible elongate member having a filter on a distal region thereof. The flexible elongate member is introduced into a peripheral artery. The flexible elongate member is advanced to a site within the aorta upstream of a branch vessel from the aorta. The filter is deployed. The aorta is manipulated by diret access. The filter is removed from the aorta. Embolic material is generated and filtered before the flexible elongate member is removed from the aorta.
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