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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 04, 2016
Filed:
Dec. 23, 2010
Albert K. Chin, Palo Alto, CA (US);
Lishan Aklog, Scottsdale, AZ (US);
Brian Deguzman, Paradise Valley, AZ (US);
Michael Glennon, Norwell, MA (US);
Albert K. Chin, Palo Alto, CA (US);
Lishan Aklog, Scottsdale, AZ (US);
Brian deGuzman, Paradise Valley, AZ (US);
Michael Glennon, Norwell, MA (US);
Kaleidoscope Medical, LLC, Paradise Valley, AZ (US);
Abstract
The present invention provides, in one embodiment, a vascular filter device for capturing dislodged blood clots within a vessel. The vascular filter device includes an expandable framework for securing the device within a vessel. The device also includes a pathway extending through the framework. The device further includes at least one filter in alignment with the pathway for capturing dislodged clots or emboli. In an embodiment, the filter can be given form by a material that can be easily eliminated in situ to permit reestablishment of the pathway.