Recoilable thrombosis filtering device and method
US6540767B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 8, 2000 |
| Grant date | Apr 1, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 8, 2020 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2230/008
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A thrombosis filter which can be securely affixed at a selected location in the vascular system of a patient and removed when no longer required, and method for removing the thrombosis filter. An embodiment of the thrombosis filter includes a plurality of struts made from a shape memory alloy which changes shape at a temperature other than body temperature, thereby allowing removal of the filter.
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