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Vascular device having one or more articulation regions and methods of use

  • US 6,179,861 B1
  • Filed: 12/23/1999
  • Issued: 01/30/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/30/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. Apparatus for filtering emboli or performing thrombectomy or embolectomy, the apparatus comprising:

  • an elongated member having a distal region;

    proximal and distal support hoops coupled to the distal region, each one of the proximal and distal support hoops having an articulation region interposed between curved regions; and

    a blood permeable sac affixed at its proximal end to the proximal support hoop so that the proximal hoop forms a mouth of the blood permeable sac, and affixed at its distal end to the distal support hoop.

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