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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 16, 2011
Filed:
Jul. 16, 2008
Kent D. Anderson, Champlin, MN (US);
Richard S. Kusleika, Eden Prairie, MN (US);
Jennifer L. Pavlovic, Afton, MN (US);
Chad J. Volk, West Fargo, ND (US);
Gary A. Thill, Vadnais Heights, MN (US);
Jeannine B. Baden, Mound, MN (US);
Kent D. Anderson, Champlin, MN (US);
Richard S. Kusleika, Eden Prairie, MN (US);
Jennifer L. Pavlovic, Afton, MN (US);
Chad J. Volk, West Fargo, ND (US);
Gary A. Thill, Vadnais Heights, MN (US);
Jeannine B. Baden, Mound, MN (US);
Tyco Healthcare Group LP, Mansfield, MA (US);
Abstract
The present invention provides for a drug delivery mechanism for use with a protection device. The protection device has an expandable filter. The drug delivery mechanism automatically delivers a drug to the filter without requiring the intervention of the operator of the protection device. The drug delivered to the filter facilitates continued filter patency during the medical procedure.