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FILTER AND WIRE WITH DISTAL ISOLATION

  • US 20100241157A1
  • Filed: 06/04/2010
  • Published: 09/23/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/03/2006
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A filter assembly, comprising:

  • a filter wire having a proximal portion and a distal portion;

    a tubular element having a proximal end and a distal end, said tubular element including a compliant portion between its distal and proximal ends and being rotatably disposed about the distal portion of the filter wire; and

    a filter secured to the tubular element and located substantially between the proximal and distal ends thereof;

    wherein axial movement of the filter wire is at least partially absorbed by the compliant portion of the tubular element.

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