Support frame for an embolic protection device
US6964672B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 23, 2002 |
| Grant date | Nov 15, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 23, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2230/0093
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An embolic protection device comprises a collapsible filter body and a filter support for the filter body. The filter support comprises a support frame defined by at least two wire segments having terminations. The terminations of adjacent segments are fixed relative to one another and extend generally parallel in a bifilar manner for enhanced trackability and flexibility.
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