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US9017367B2 · kind B2 · utility

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431References

12Claims

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Assignee

C.R. Bard, Inc. · US

Inventors

Andrzej J. Chanduszko · Chandler, US
Michael Randall · Gilbert, US

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 16, 2013
Grant date	Apr 28, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 16, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2250/0037
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method of preparing a filter for delivery into a body vessel. The filter includes a hub disposed along a longitudinal axis and a plurality of anchor members extending from the hub. Each anchor member includes either a cranial extension or a caudal extension at a distal end thereof. At least one anchor member distal end may be spaced from the hub at each of a first, second, and third distance along the longitudinal axis. The filter also includes a plurality of locator members extending from the hub, the locator members alternatingly interposed between the anchor members.

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