Dual Endovascular Filter and Methods of Use
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1. An embolic filter device, comprising:
- a frame having a delivery configuration and a deployed configuration;
a first filter portion and a second filter portion, wherein the first and second filter portions are secured to the frame, and wherein the first and second filter portions each have an open portion and a closed portion, wherein the open portion is adapted to allow foreign particles to pass therethrough and the closed portion is adapted to trap foreign particles therein.
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Abstract
Blood filter devices and methods of use.
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16 Claims
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1. An embolic filter device, comprising:
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a frame having a delivery configuration and a deployed configuration; a first filter portion and a second filter portion, wherein the first and second filter portions are secured to the frame, and wherein the first and second filter portions each have an open portion and a closed portion, wherein the open portion is adapted to allow foreign particles to pass therethrough and the closed portion is adapted to trap foreign particles therein. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11)
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9. A method of protecting the cerebral vasculature, comprising:
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a filter device comprising a frame and first and second filter portions secured to the frame, wherein the frame has a folded configuration and a deployed configuration; deploying the filter device from a delivery device; positioning the first filter portion relative to a first vessel such that foreign particles traveling into the first vessel will be trapped in the first filter portion; and positioning the second filter portion relative to a second vessel such that foreign particles traveling into the second vessel will be trapped in the second filter portion. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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