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Methods, systems, and devices for deploying an embolic protection filter

  • US 6,997,939 B2
  • Filed: 06/28/2002
  • Issued: 02/14/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/02/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A restraining mechanism configured to prevent a plurality of struts of a filter device from extending outwardly prior to deploying a filter of the filter device, the restraining mechanism comprising:

  • (a) a sleeve disposable substantially at a distal end of the filter device, said sleeve being attached to least one of the plurality of struts of the filter and applies a restraining force to the plurality of struts of the filter device to prevent the plurality of struts from extending outwardly; and

    (b) at least one actuating member at least partially interwoven with said sleeve, said at least one actuating member releasing said restraining force of said sleeve so that the plurality of struts of the filter device extend outwardly as said at least one actuating member is moved in a proximal direction.

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