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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 15, 2014
Filed:
Dec. 23, 2011
Richard B. Streeter, Winchester, MA (US);
Gregory H. Lambrecht, Natick, MA (US);
John R. Liddicoat, Sewickley, PA (US);
Robert Kevin Moore, Natick, MA (US);
Todd F. Davenport, Andover, MA (US);
Richard B. Streeter, Winchester, MA (US);
Gregory H. Lambrecht, Natick, MA (US);
John R. Liddicoat, Sewickley, PA (US);
Robert Kevin Moore, Natick, MA (US);
Todd F. Davenport, Andover, MA (US);
Medtronic, Inc., Minneapolis, MN (US);
Abstract
Apparatus for filtering and entrapping debris in the vascular system of a patient, the apparatus including a filter to allow blood to flow therethrough and to restrict passage of debris, wherein the filter captures debris carried in a first direction of blood flow. The apparatus further includes an entrapment mechanism which allows passage of debris and blood therethrough, in the first direction of blood flow and prevents debris passage in a second direction. The entrapment mechanism and filter allow blood and debris therethrough in the first direction of blood flow. The entrapment mechanism prevents debris flow in the second direction of blood flow. A method for filtering and entrapping debris in the vascular system includes inserting the apparatus into the vascular system, allowing blood and debris carried therein to flow through the entrapment mechanism, and removing the apparatus and accumulated debris from the vascular system.