Vascular filter system for carotid endarterectomy
US7229462B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 26, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jun 12, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 25, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/1052
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A removable vascular filter system for capture and retrieval of emboli while allowing continuous perfusion of blood during a carotid endarterectomy procedure, comprising a porous filter membrane with variable diameter holes, and a filter membrane support structure. The system may minimize the incidence of stroke, or other clinical complications that may be associated with carotid endarterectomy procedures.
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