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Embolic protection filter having an improved filter frame

US7875051B2 · kind B2 · utility

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19Claims

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Assignee

Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. · US

Inventors

Mel Beulke · Bloomington, US
Horng-Ban Lin · Maple Grove, US
Gary Kostur · Golden Valley, US

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 2, 2006
Grant date	Jan 25, 2011
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 25, 2029

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2230/008
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An embolic protection filter having an improved filter frame and method of making the same. In at least some embodiments, the present invention includes an embolic protection filter coupled to an elongate shaft. The filter may include a filter frame assembly having one or more frame members. The frame members may include a filter mouth defining portion.

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