Surgery – Instruments – Internal pressure applicator
Reexamination Certificate
2008-01-08
2008-01-08
Truong, Kevin T. (Department: 3734)
Surgery
Instruments
Internal pressure applicator
Reexamination Certificate
active
07316702
ABSTRACT:
Apparatus and methods for providing distal protection during a medical procedure comprising a vascular filter having a self-expanding, porous foam body that conformably seals against a vessel wall and captures emboli within one or more recesses. The filter is coupled to a distal region of an elongated member, such as a guide wire. Delivery systems for use with filters of the present invention and methods of using the apparatus of the present invention also are provided.
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Bremser Martina
Joergensen Ib Erling
Michlitsch Kenneth J.
Oepen Randolf Von
Quint Bodo Stefan Josef
Abbott Laboratories Vascular Enterprises Limited
Luce Forward Hamilton & Scripps LLP
Serafini, Esq. Franco A.
Truong Kevin T.
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