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Distal protection device and method

  • US 20060100662A1
  • Filed: 12/21/2005
  • Published: 05/11/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/06/1997
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A medical device for filtering stenotic debris from a blood vessel, comprising:

  • an elongate shaft having a proximal end and a distal end;

    a filter coupled to the shaft adjacent the distal end, the filter having a proximal region and a distal region;

    wherein the proximal region of the filter includes a loose mesh that is sized to allow stenotic debris to pass therethrough; and

    wherein the distal region of the filter includes a tight mesh that is sized to prevent the passage of stenotic debris.

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