Vascular embolic filter exchange devices and methods of use thereof
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Abstract
Vascular embolic filtering systems, as well as methods for using the same, are provided. In general, the subject invention includes a system comprised of an embolic filter assembly and a multiple lumen delivery and retrieval sheath, where the embolic filter assembly includes a guide wire with an embolic filter operatively coupled to the distal end of the guide wire for capturing emboli created during interventional procedures within a target vessel. Features of the subject invention provide for the rapid exchange and deployment of embolic filters in a patient'"'"'s vasculature.
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53. A system for exchanging embolic filters within a vessel, the system comprising:
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a first embolic filter coupled to a first guidewire;
a second embolic filter coupled to a second guidewire; and
a delivery and retrieval sheath having a plurality of lumens, wherein the first and second guidewires are translatable in the plurality of lumens. - View Dependent Claims (54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64)
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65. A system for exchanging embolic filters within a vessel, the system comprising:
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a delivery and retrieval sheath including a fist tubular member having a proximal end, a distal end and a lumen extending therethrough, and a second tubular member having a proximal end, a distal end and a lumen extending therethrough;
a first embolic filter disposed in the lumen of the first tubular member, and a second embolic filter disposed in the lumen of the second tubular member. - View Dependent Claims (66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73)
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