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Guided filter with support wire and methods of use

  • US 7,235,061 B2
  • Filed: 09/19/2003
  • Issued: 06/26/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/03/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A percutaneous filter system comprising:

  • a guidewire;

    a first sheath comprising a lumen adapted to receive the guidewire;

    a filter wire having a distal region;

    an expandable filter positioned on the distal region of the filter wire; and

    a second sheath having a distal region, a proximal region and a lumen extending therebetween, the lumen adapted to receive the filter wire and the expandable filter;

    wherein the first sheath is positioned proximate the distal region of the second sheath.

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