Surgery – Miscellaneous – Devices placed entirely within body and means used therewith
Patent
1993-03-30
1994-12-27
Cohen, Lee S.
Surgery
Miscellaneous
Devices placed entirely within body and means used therewith
606194, 606200, A61M 2900, A61B 1900
Patent
active
053756126
ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to an implantable blood filter comprising a self-expanding external structure made from a zigzagged thread wound on itself in order to exhibit a closed configuration. A central strainer section is connected to the said thread at various points for the retention of possible blood clots. This strainer section may be made from a biologically absorbable material. Applications include the production of medical blood filters, which are self-centering and absorbable.
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Chevillon Gerard
Cottenceau Jean-Philippe
Nadal Guy
Roussigne Maurice
B. Braun Celsa
Cohen Lee S.
Lacyk J. P.
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