Cartridge embolic protection filter and methods of use
US7857826B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 8, 2005 |
| Grant date | Dec 28, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 5, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2230/0076
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An embolic protection filter having a reduced profile for placement within a body lumen is disclosed. An embolic protection filter in accordance with the present invention includes a filter frame slidably and rotationally disposed along a guidewire, a plurality of retaining collars coupled to a proximal end of the filter frame, a plurality of expandable struts each having a proximal section adapted to slide within a corresponding retaining collar, and a filter mesh coupled to a distal section of the expandable struts for filtering embolic debris.
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