Intravascular filter with drug reservoir
US8574259B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 10, 2005 |
| Grant date | Nov 5, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 20, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2300/42
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An intravascular filter can capture and eliminate emboli. In particular, an intravascular filter may include a plurality of filter legs extending from an apical head. The filter legs may be configured to capture emboli. A drug reservoir that includes or contains a therapeutic drug can be disposed near the apical head. The therapeutic drug, such as a thrombolytic or anti-coagulatory drug, may be eluted in response to a captured emboli.
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