Recoilable thrombosis filtering device and method
US6872217B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 23, 2003 |
| Grant date | Mar 29, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 23, 2023 |
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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. An embodiment of the thrombosis filter includes a plurality of struts formed of a shape memory material. A change in temperature can cause the struts to extend and engage a wall of a blood vessel.
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