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Stent delivery device with embolic protection

  • US 20040064179A1
  • Filed: 06/18/2003
  • Published: 04/01/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/09/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A device configured to deliver a stent within a body lumen and provide embolic protection, the delivery device comprising:

  • a filter device adapted to provide embolic protection during a procedure, said filter device comprising;

    a guidewire, a filter assembly mounted to said guidewire, and a restraining member adapted to apply a restraining force upon at least a portion of said filter assembly to prevent deployment of a filter;

    a stent delivery device cooperating with said filter device, said stent delivery device comprising;

    a stent adapted to be placed within the body lumen; and

    a dilation assembly configured to support said stent and assist with placing said stent within the body lumen, said dilation assembly cooperating with said restraining member;

    wherein said filter device, said dilation assembly, and said stent are substantially simultaneously disposed within the body lumen to deliver said stent to the body lumen.

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