Distal protection filter

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8647359
APP PUB NO 20030130682A1
SERIAL NO

10044368

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Methods and devices for capturing debris within a blood vessel are disclosed. A filter assembly in accordance with the present invention comprises an elongate shaft having a proximal end and a distal end, and a filter fixed to the elongate shaft proximate the distal end thereof. A filter assembly in accordance with the present invention may further include a means for reducing the volume of the debris that is disposed within the filter.

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  • BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Broome, Thomas E Shakopee, US 53 7162
Chandrasekaran, Verivada (Chandru) Mercer Island, US 1 0
Daniel, John M K Fremont, US 19 5110
Mayberry, James E Champlin, US 6 668

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