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In vivo filter assembly

  • US 20080172082A1
  • Filed: 10/18/2006
  • Published: 07/17/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/18/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An assembly for filtering debris flowing in an in vivo fluid stream, the assembly comprising:

  • i) at least one balloon configured to volumetrically expand and, during at least a portion of said expansion, operatively connect with a filter, and to contract following said expansion;

    ii) a filter configured to operatively connect with said at least one balloon during at least a portion of said volumetric expansion of said at least one balloon, such that said filter expands during said operative connection in order to filter debris from a fluid flowing in a fluid stream within which said expanded filter is disposed.

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