Removable vascular filter

Surgery – Instruments – Internal pressure applicator

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128899, A61M 2900

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ABSTRACT:
A vascular filter for capturing blood clots in the vascular system of a patient. The filter is adapted for removable installation through an entry site, and comprises a wire member, plus a filter member permanently attached to one end of the wire member. The filter member comprises a plurality of self supporting filter wires normally diverging outwardly from, and extending forwardly from, the one end of the wire member. The filter wires are capable of being pressed into generally parallel relation with the wire member for installation and removal thereof.

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