Embolic protection device
US8182508B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 28, 2006 |
| Grant date | May 22, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 14, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2230/0067
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An embolic protection device including a core wire and a basket is disclosed. The basket includes struts and a filter portion formed from a cannula. The struts extend from a first end of the basket to the second end of the basket. The filter portion extends from the struts and is formed unitarily therewith. The filter portion extends between a middle portion of the basket and the second end of the basket and includes openings in the cannula configured to allow the passage of blood cells therethrough.
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