Deflectable intravascular filter

US9017364B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Claret Medical, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Daniel W. Fifer · Windsor, US
• Randall T. Lashinski · Windsor, US
• Antony J. Fields · San Francisco, US
• Michael Lee · Santa Rosa, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Dec 28, 2011
• Grant date: Apr 28, 2015
• Expiry date: Dec 28, 2031

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61F2250/0029
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

Single filter and multi-filter endolumenal methods and systems for filtering fluids within the body. In some embodiments a blood filtering system captures and removes particulates dislodged or generated during a surgical procedure and circulating in a patient's vasculature. In some embodiments a filter system protects the cerebral vasculature during a cardiac valve repair or replacement procedure.