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Vascular embolic filter devices and methods of use therefor

  • US 7,648,518 B2
  • Filed: 09/01/2005
  • Issued: 01/19/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/18/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An intravascular embolic protection system comprising:

  • a guidewire;

    a filter having a proximal end and a distal end, the filter coupled to a tubular member, the tubular member extending at least from the proximal end of the filter to the distal end of the filter, the tubular member being slidably engageable over the guidewire; and

    a first stop member coupled to the guidewire and located proximal to the tubular member when the tubular member is operatively engaged over the guidewire, the first stop member including a helical region that is disposed about the guidewire.

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