Surgery – Instruments – Forceps
Patent
1990-11-26
1992-09-15
Thaler, Michael H.
Surgery
Instruments
Forceps
606200, 606108, A61B 1700
Patent
active
051473798
ABSTRACT:
An improved insertion instrument for a vena cava filter is provided and iudes a filter retainer attached to the catheter for preventing accidental ejection of the filter and for enabling retraction of the filter into the carrier body at any time prior to complete ejection; a directional control mechanism attached to the plunger housing for allowing a user to guide the filter retainer through a vascular network; and a simplified plunger locking mechanism on the plunger for preventing premature ejection of the filter.
REFERENCES:
patent: 3060972 (1962-10-01), Sheldon
patent: 3952747 (1976-04-01), Kimmell
patent: 4943297 (1990-07-01), Saveliev et al.
Barfield Tony
Lormand Gregory J.
Newton David W.
Sabbaghian Mehdy
Schiele Patrick
Kiesel William David
Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical Colle
Thaler Michael H.
Tucker Robert C.
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