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Medical device and methods for use

  • US 6,695,858 B1
  • Filed: 10/27/2000
  • Issued: 02/24/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/10/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A medical device comprising:

  • a placement element having a distal end;

    a tubular braided element mounted to the placement element and having an open outer end;

    wherein the braided element is movable between a radially contracted state and a radially expanded state;

    wherein said braided element assumes a funnel-shape when in its radially expanded state with its outer end spaced apart from the distal end of the placement element;

    wherein the placement element is a hollow, outer catheter;

    an inner catheter housed within the outer catheter, the inner catheter having a distal end extendable past the outer end of the braided element when in its radially expanded state;

    a blocking element mounted to the inner catheter and movable between a radially contracted state and a radially expanded state;

    whereby target matter within a body structure between the blocking element and the braided element can be captured within the braided element; and

    a closing element at the outer end of the braided element.

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