Intravascular filter with centering member
US7998164B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 11, 2005 |
| Grant date | Aug 16, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 19, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M25/04
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Devices and methods for centering an intravascular filter within a blood vessel are disclosed. A filter system in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention may include an intravascular filter, a filter sheath adapted to contain the intravascular filter, and a centering member adapted to assume a preset shape when deployed within a blood vessel. The centering member may comprise an elongated wire having a hoop section adapted to radially expand against the inner wall of the blood vessel when deployed. In some embodiments, multiple centering members can be employed to facilitate centering of both the intravascular filter and the filter sheath within the blood vessel, if desired.
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