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Introducer sheath with embolic protection

US9877821B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 10, 2014
Grant dateJan 30, 2018
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Expiry dateDec 27, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2230/008
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The embolic protection device comprises an embolic filter attached to an inner sheath. The embolic filter includes at least a first catheter access port and a second catheter port. At least the first catheter port will typically be radially expandable to receive catheters of different diameters and will be located at an atypical end of an aero conical structure at a downstream end of the filter.

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