Recoilable thrombosis filtering device and method

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PATENT NO 6540767
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09500209

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A thrombosis filter which can be securely affixed at a selected location in the vascular system of a patient and removed when no longer required, and method for removing the thrombosis filter. An embodiment of the thrombosis filter includes a plurality of struts made from a shape memory alloy which changes shape at a temperature other than body temperature, thereby allowing removal of the filter.

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BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED INCONE SCIMED PLACE MAPLE GROVE MN 55311

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DeVries, Robert B Marlborough, MA 64 5186
DiMatteo, Kristian Maynard, MA 123 11457
Proskoczilo, Bernedette Cortland, NY 3 371
Walak, Steven E Natick, MA 33 2049

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