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Distal protection devices and methods of providing distal protection

  • US 9,351,748 B2
  • Filed: 03/22/2012
  • Issued: 05/31/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/03/2005
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A filter for use during a procedure performed in the vasculature, comprising:

  • A first spiral shaped support member;

    A second spiral support member joined to the first spiral shaped support member only at a first end and a second end so as to form a moveable cross over point where the first and the second support members cross;

    A first generally planar support frame and a second generally planar support frame formed by the first and second support members, the first support frame extending between the first end and the movable cross over point and the second support frame extending between the movable cross over point and the second end;

    A tether on one of the first end or the second end; and

    A capture structure attached to the first support frame or the second support frame, and extending in a non-planar fashion relative to the generally planar first or second support frame to which the capture structure is attached.

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