Embolic protection device and method of use
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1. A blood debris deflector for protecting against embolization comprising a blood flow permeable covering extending over the ostia of the innominate and left common carotid arteries.
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Abstract
There is disclosed a blood debris deflector for preventing embolization during a surgical procedure, and methods for insertion and removal of the deflector.
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- 1. A blood debris deflector for protecting against embolization comprising a blood flow permeable covering extending over the ostia of the innominate and left common carotid arteries.
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9. A method of employing a debris deflector to cover the ostia of the innominate and left common carotid arteries comprising the steps of:
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a. Accessing the circulation through percutaneous insertion of a catheter into the right brachial artery; b. Guiding a wire through the right brachial artery into the aortic arch via the innominate artery; c. Placing a collapsed deflector in a sheath over the wire, and guiding the deflector into the aortic arch; d. Withdrawing the sheath from the deflector, exposing the deflector to aortic bloodflow, and expanding the deflector; and e. Pulling the deflector back to cover the ostia of the innominate and left common carotid arteries. - View Dependent Claims (10)
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11. A method of employing a debris deflector to cover the ostia of the innominate and left common carotid arteries comprising the steps of:
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a. Accessing the circulation through percutaneous insertion of a catheter into the femoral artery; b. Guiding a wire through the femoral artery into the innominate artery; c. Placing a collapsed deflector in a sheath over the wire, and guiding the deflector into the aortic arch; d. Withdrawing the sheath from the deflector, exposing the deflector to aortic bloodflow, and expanding the deflector; and e. Pushing the deflector to cover the ostia of the innominate and left common carotid arteries. - View Dependent Claims (12)
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