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Embolic protection filter delivery sheath

  • US 7,476,236 B2
  • Filed: 12/16/2003
  • Issued: 01/13/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/01/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An apparatus for delivering an intravascular filter, comprising:

  • an elongate sheath having a proximal end, a flared distal end, a longitudinal axis, and a lumen extending through the distal end of the elongate sheath;

    an elongate shaft having a proximal end and a distal end, the shaft disposed within the lumen of the sheath;

    a preformed slit formed along at least a portion of the longitudinal axis of the sheath;

    a filter coupled to the distal end of the shaft; and

    a handle coupled to the proximal end of the sheath, the handle including a pull tab attached to the sheath, the pull tab including a thumb ring, or a finger ring, wherein actuating the pull tab causes the sheath to split open along the preformed slit.

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