Embolic protection device
US8221446B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 14, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jul 17, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 12, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M25/104
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An embolic protection device for deployment in a body vessel is provided, including a filtering body having a lip and extending therefrom to a tail and a frame connected to the lip for supporting the filtering body. The filtering body includes first and second openings formed therethrough, the first opening having a first area for maintaining fluid flowpaths through the device, the second opening having a second area for filtering emboli in the body vessel. The first area is greater than the second area.
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