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Methods and apparatus for distal protection during a medical procedure

US7316702B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20References

25Claims

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Assignee

Abbott Laboratories Vascular Enterprises Limited · IE

Inventors

Ib Joergensen · Haigerloch, DE
Gerd Seibold · Herrenberg, DE
Bodo Quint · Oberglatt, CH
Kenneth J. Michlitsch · Livermore, US
Martina Bremser · Rottenburg am Neckar, DE
Randolf von Oepen · Los Altos, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 18, 2003
Grant date	Jan 8, 2008
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 20, 2025

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2230/0069
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Apparatus and methods for providing distal protection during a medical procedure comprising a vascular filter having a self-expanding, porous foam body that conformably seals against a vessel wall and captures emboli within one or more recesses. The filter is coupled to a distal region of an elongated member, such as a guide wire. Delivery systems for use with filters of the present invention and methods of using the apparatus of the present invention also are provided.

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