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Articulating guide wire for embolic protection and methods of use

  • US 20030163064A1
  • Filed: 02/26/2002
  • Published: 08/28/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/26/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An articulating guidewire, comprising:

  • an elongated core wire having a longitudinal axis, a proximal end and a distal end;

    an actuatable stop disposed at the distal end of said core wire, said actuatable stop moveable between a collapsed position and an expanded position;

    an actuator couple to the stop, said actuator moveable between a first position and a second position to move the stop between the collapsed position and the expanded position; and

    a filter disposed on the core wire.

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