Vascular filter system
US7399308B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 19, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jul 15, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 19, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/09125
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A removable vascular filter system for capture and retrieval of emboli while allowing continuous perfusion of blood, comprising a porous filter membrane and a filter membrane support structure. This system is useful for any percutaneous angioplasty, stenting, thrombolysis or tissue ablation procedure. The system may minimize the incidence of stroke, myocardial infarction or other clinical complications that may be associated with these procedures.
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