Vena cava filter

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1999-09-28

2000-06-27

Buiz, Michael

Surgery

Instruments

Internal pressure applicator

A61B 1700

Patent

active

060801786

ABSTRACT:
A vena cava filter and placement set includes features which can be visualized solely utilizing sonography. A method of implanting a vena cava filter employs sonography to enable the surgeon to direct the filter to a desired location and ensure that the filter is properly deployed.

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