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Method and device for filtering body fluid

US6949103B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 16, 2002
Grant dateSep 27, 2005
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Expiry dateMar 16, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2230/008
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Medical devices for filtering fluids flowing through a lumen and a method of forming medical devices. The devices can be used in vascular channels, urinary tracts, biliary ducts and the like, and filter emboli and other debris generated at a treatment site.

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