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Date of Patent
March 9, 2010
Patent Application Number
11021381
Date Filed
December 23, 2004
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Patent abstract
Improved methods and apparatus for capturing emboli and subsequently removing or immobilizing the captured emboli are described. Emboli can be captured within a blood vessel and can be withdrawn to a position exterior to the blood vessel. Some filters can remain within a blood vessel yet direct emboli to a position exterior to the blood vessel.
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