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Methods, systems, and devices for providing embolic protection

  • US 20050283185A1
  • Filed: 08/18/2005
  • Published: 12/22/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/02/2001
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A filter device comprising:

  • (a) a guide member comprising a distal end, a proximal end, and a lumen extending from the distal end to the proximal end, (b) a plurality of struts coupled to said guide member, at least one of said plurality of struts being biased to extend outwardly;

    (c) a filter coupled to at least two of said plurality of struts, said filter being adapted to filter material from a blood stream; and

    (d) means for preventing said plurality of struts extending outwardly until said filter is to be deployed into a blood vessel.

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