Emboli capturing device and method of manufacture therefor
US7320698B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 10, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jan 22, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 27, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2230/0093
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An intravascular filter device comprising a frame having an open configuration and a closed configuration, the frame comprising a plurality of elongate members each having a proximal end and a distal end, and a proximal region and a distal region and being fixedly connected at the proximal end to each other; and a filter having an open end and a closed end disposed on the frame; wherein the elongate members have a bend distal the proximal region and a helical curve over a substantial length of the distal region when the elongate members are in the open configuration.
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