Methods of protecting a patient from embolization during surgery
Number of patents in Portfolio can not be more than 2000
United States of America Patent
Stats
-
Mar 25, 2003
Grant Date -
Nov 15, 2001
app pub date -
Jun 26, 2001
filing date -
May 8, 1997
priority date (Note) -
In Force
status (Latency Note)
Importance
Abstract
A method for open surgery using a flexible elongate member having a filter on a distal region thereof. The flexible elongate member is introduced into a peripheral artery. The flexible elongate member is advanced to a site within the aorta upstream of a branch vessel from the aorta. The filter is deployed. The aorta is manipulated by diret access. The filter is removed from the aorta. Embolic material is generated and filtered before the flexible elongate member is removed from the aorta.
First Claim
Family
International Classification(s)
Cited Art Landscape
Patent Citation Ranking
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Recipient Email Address
Recipient Email Address
Comment
Recipient Email Address
Add to Portfolio(s)
To add this patent to one, or more, of your portfolios, simply click the add button.
This Patent is in these Portfolios:
Add to additional portfolios:
Last Refreshed On:
Changes done successfully