Cartridge embolic protection filter and methods of use
US7001406B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 23, 2002 |
| Grant date | Feb 21, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 5, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2230/0076
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An embolic protection filter having a reduced profile for placement within a body lumen is disclosed. One embodiment has an embolic protection filter that includes a filter frame slidably and rotationally disposed along a guidewire, a plurality of retaining collars coupled to a proximal end of the filter frame, a plurality of expandable struts each having a proximal section adapted to slide within a corresponding retaining collar, and a filter mesh coupled to a distal section of the expandable struts for filtering embolic debris.
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