Embolic protection device
US8945169B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 14, 2006 |
| Grant date | Feb 3, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 9, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2230/0067
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An embolic protection device is provided for deployment within a body vessel to collect embolic debris there from. The device includes a filter for collecting the embolic debris and a frame for supporting the filter. The frame generally defines a closed loop that has a collapsed state and an opened state. Furthermore, the frame includes a tube portion that receives an opening means to open the closed loop from the collapsed state to the opened state.
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