Methods and apparatus for distal protection during a medical procedure
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Sep 9, 2003
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Mar 20, 2003
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Sep 19, 2001
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Sep 19, 2001
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Apparatus and methods for providing distal protection during a medical procedure comprising a vascular filter having a self-expanding, porous foam body that conformably seals against a vessel wall and captures emboli within one or more recesses. The filter is coupled to a distal region of an elongated member, such as a guide wire. Delivery systems for use with filters of the present invention and methods of using the apparatus of the present invention also are provided.
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