EMBOLIC PROTECTION DEVICE AND METHODS OF USE

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13532351

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An evacuation sheath assembly and method of reducing or removing a blockage within a vessel without permitting embolization of particulate matter is provided. The evacuation sheath assembly includes a first elongate tubular member, having proximal and distal ends and a main lumen configured to be placed in fluid communication with a blood vessel. An expandable member is provided on a distal portion of the tubular member. The evacuation assembly further includes a second elongate tubular member having an inflation lumen configured to be placed in fluid communication with the expandable member and a gas inflator. The gas inflator is configured to be placed in fluid communication with the inflation lumen in order to provide a regulated pressure gas source for inflating the expandable member.

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ST JUDE MEDICAL CARDIOLOGY DIVISION INC177 EAST COUNTY ROAD B ST PAUL MN 55117

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Drontle, John R Monticello, US 56 4626
Dusbabek, Andrew J Dayton, US 41 4227
Hackett, Steven S Maple Grove, US 36 5135
Janecek, Thomas F Flagstaff, US 50 1203
Keith, Peter T St. Paul, US 217 31317
Phillips, Joel D Minneapolis, US 6 409
Ressemann, Thomas V St. Cloud, US 94 12619
Stainbrook, Eric S St. Paul, US 2 181
Thunstrom, Kyle L Eden Prairie, US 3 181
Trembath, Chad W Big Lake, US 5 552

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