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Embolic protection filtering device that can be adapted to be advanced over a guidewire

  • US 8,287,564 B2
  • Filed: 08/11/2011
  • Issued: 10/16/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/24/2003
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An embolic protection filtering assembly, comprising:

  • a filter wire assembly including an elongate filter wire;

    a tubular member disposed adjacent the filter wire, wherein the tubular member has a proximal end, a distal end, and a lumen extending therethrough;

    wherein a distal end of the filter wire is fixedly attached to the tubular member proximate the proximal end of the tubular member;

    a flow blocking member disposed at the proximal end of the tubular member, the flow blocking member configured to selectively prevent fluid from passing through the proximal end of the tubular member and entering the lumen of the tubular member; and

    an embolic protection filter coupled to the filter wire assembly, wherein the tubular member extends at least in part through the filter.

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