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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 08, 2008
Filed:
Jul. 18, 2003
Ib Erling Joergensen, Haigerloch, DE;
Gerd Seibold, Ammerbuch, DE;
Bodo Stefan Josef Quint, Rottenburg, DE;
Kenneth J. Michlitsch, Livermore, CA (US);
Martina Bremser, Rottenburg, DE;
Randolf Von Oepen, Tuebingen, DE;
Ib Erling Joergensen, Haigerloch, DE;
Gerd Seibold, Ammerbuch, DE;
Bodo Stefan Josef Quint, Rottenburg, DE;
Kenneth J. Michlitsch, Livermore, CA (US);
Martina Bremser, Rottenburg, DE;
Randolf Von Oepen, Tuebingen, DE;
Abbott Laboratories Vascular Enterprises Limited, Dublin, IE;
Abstract
Apparatus and methods for providing distal protection during a medical procedure comprising a vascular filter having a self-expanding, porous foam body that conformably seals against a vessel wall and captures emboli within one or more recesses. The filter is coupled to a distal region of an elongated member, such as a guide wire. Delivery systems for use with filters of the present invention and methods of using the apparatus of the present invention also are provided.