Retrieval devices for vena cava filter

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2006-05-09

2006-05-09

Dawson, Glenn K (Department: 3731)

Surgery

Instruments

Internal pressure applicator

C606S108000, C606S194000, C606S195000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07041117

ABSTRACT:
A device for removing a thrombus filter from a blood vessel is disclosed. A device in accordance with the present invention includes a shaft having a proximal end, a distal end, and a lumen extending therethrough, a wire having a first end and a second end, the wire being partially disposed within the lumen of the shaft, a portion of the wire extending beyond the distal end of the shaft and forming a loop, and a portion of the wire extending beyond the proximal end of the shaft.

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