Vascular embolic filter exchange devices and methods of use thereof
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1. A system for exchanging embolic filters within a vessel, the system comprising:
- a delivery and retrieval sheath including a first tubular member having a proximal end, a distal end and a lumen extending therethrough, and a second tubular member having a proximal end, a distal end and a lumen extending therethrough;
a first embolic filter disposed in the lumen of the first tubular member; and
a second embolic filter disposed in the lumen of the second tubular member;
wherein the lumen of the first tubular member and the lumen of the second tubular member are disposed side-by-side and share a common wall.
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Abstract
Vascular embolic filtering systems, as well as methods for using the same, are provided. In general, the subject invention includes a system comprised of an embolic filter assembly and a multiple lumen delivery and retrieval sheath, where the embolic filter assembly includes a guide wire with an embolic filter operatively coupled to the distal end of the guide wire for capturing emboli created during interventional procedures within a target vessel. Features of the subject invention provide for the rapid exchange and deployment of embolic filters in a patient'"'"'s vasculature.
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1. A system for exchanging embolic filters within a vessel, the system comprising:
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a delivery and retrieval sheath including a first tubular member having a proximal end, a distal end and a lumen extending therethrough, and a second tubular member having a proximal end, a distal end and a lumen extending therethrough; a first embolic filter disposed in the lumen of the first tubular member; and a second embolic filter disposed in the lumen of the second tubular member; wherein the lumen of the first tubular member and the lumen of the second tubular member are disposed side-by-side and share a common wall. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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