Intravascular filtering devices and methods
US7329269B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 22, 2003 |
| Grant date | Feb 12, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 5, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2230/0067
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A thrombus filter configured for placement within a blood vessel lumen defined by a blood vessel wall. Methods and devices for selectively reshaping the thrombus filter so that the lumen of the blood vessel is substantially unobstructed. The thrombus filter includes a generally cylindrical anchoring portion, and a generally conical filtering portion terminating at an apex.
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