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Abstract

Systems and methods for transporting and deploying intravascular devices through a body lumen are disclosed. An intracorporeal device in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention can include an elongate member with a proximal portion defining first, second and third lumens and a distal portion defining a containment lumen. A filter assembly can be disposed within the containment lumen, with a filter wire attached to the filter assembly and extending through the first lumen. A guidewire can be passed through a distal guidewire lumen that extends through the filter assembly. The guidewire can extend through the distal guidewire lumen and through the second or third lumen. With the filter assembly disposed in the elongate member, the guidewire can then be advanced through a patient's vasculature, the filter delivery system advanced through the vasculature over the guidewire and the filter assembly deployed from the containment lumen.

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