Removable vascular filter, catheter system and methods of use

Details Removable vascular filter, catheter system and methods of use Removable vascular filter, catheter system and methods of use

1998-06-29

1999-07-27

Wilson, John J.

Surgery

Instruments

Internal pressure applicator

606159, A61B 1700

Patent

active

059282614

ABSTRACT:
A removable vascular filter and apparatus and methods for removing the removable vascular filter are provided. The removable vascular filter is held in place by a coiled-sheet stent portion having a magnetic band disposed on its interior edge. A catheter system is also provided having an electromagnet configured to engage the magnetic band and enable the coiled-sheet stent portion and filter sack to be wound to a reduced diameter to facilitate transluminal removal of the vascular filter and its contents.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4723549 (1988-02-01), Wholey et al.
patent: 5160342 (1992-11-01), Reger et al.

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