Embolism protection devices
First Claim
1. An embolism protection device comprising a plurality of fibers having surface capillaries, wherein the fibers are bound within a structure and have a deployed configuration that fills the lumen of a vessel having a diameter corresponding to that of a human vessel.
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Abstract
Embolism protection devices can be formed with a biocompatible expandable polymer that can expand upon release within a patient'"'"'s vessel. Upon release, the structure can be configured to filter flow through the vessel. The material of the embolism protection devices can release one or more biologically active agents, such as a thrombolitic agent, including, for example, tPA. Alternatively or additionally, the embolism protection device can be connected to a tether that elutes one or more biologically active agents.
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27 Claims
- 1. An embolism protection device comprising a plurality of fibers having surface capillaries, wherein the fibers are bound within a structure and have a deployed configuration that fills the lumen of a vessel having a diameter corresponding to that of a human vessel.
- 15. A system for trapping emboli comprising a delivery tool comprising a tether and an embolism protection device attached to the tether and wherein the embolism protection device comprises a fiber with surface capillaries with a size suitable for placement within a human vessel.
- 20. A method for trapping emboli, the method comprising placing a fiber within a patient'"'"'s vessel wherein the fibers have surface capillaries.
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