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Filter with positioning and retrieval devices and methods

US7993362B2 · kind B2 · utility

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61References

22Claims

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Assignee

Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. · US

Inventors

Brian J. Lowe · Zimmerman, US
James A. Teague · Boonville, US
Mark L. Jenson · Greenfield, US
Eric Welch · Miramar, US
Raed Rizq · Minneapolis, US

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 16, 2005
Grant date	Aug 9, 2011
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 2, 2028

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2230/0089
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An intravascular filter having centering capabilities and a device for manipulation of the filter within a vessel. The manipulation device includes a grasping member disposed at the distal end of an elongate shaft, wherein the grasping member may be used to engage a portion of the filter.

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