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US 12,702,539 B2Granted
Embolic filter with flexible coupling
AssigneeW. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
InventorsWilliam D. Montgomery, Edward E. Shaw
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Abstract
Described embodiments are directed toward an embolic filter system. The embolic filter system generally includes a filter and an elongated element that can be articulated relative to one another. In some examples, the filter includes an articulation element that facilitates articulation between a proximal and distal end of the filter. In some examples, an articulation element is positioned between the filter and the elongate element.
Claims42
A medical device comprising:
- an elongate element having a first end and a second end;
- and
- an embolic filter assembly comprising a frame having an attachment section, a capture section distal to the attachment section, and an intermediate section between the attachment section and the capture section,
- wherein
- the intermediate section forms a segment that is adapted to allow for relative articulation between the capture section of the frame and the attachment section of the frame, and
- the attachment section has a body defining a first longitudinal axis and a lumen extending through the body for receiving the elongate element, the attachment section of the frame defines a plurality of apertures spaced along the first longitudinal axis and providing access to one of the first and second ends of the elongate element that is coupled to the attachment section, and the attachment section is configured to couple the elongate element to the attachment section using an attaching material received through one or more of the apertures, such that the attachment section is attached to the elongate element in such a manner as to preserve relative articulation between the capture section of the frame and the attachment section of the frame.
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A medical device comprising:
- an elongate element having a first end and a second end;
- and
- an embolic filter assembly comprising a unibody frame having an attachment section, a capture section distal to the attachment section, and an intermediate section between the attachment section and the capture section,
- wherein
- the intermediate section forms a helical winding that is adapted to allow for relative articulation between the capture section of the unibody frame and the attachment section of the unibody frame, and
- the attachment section has a body and a lumen extending through the body for receiving the elongate element, the attachment section of the unibody frame defines a plurality of rows of apertures providing access to one of the first and second ends of the elongate element that is coupled to the attachment section, and the attachment section is configured to couple the elongate element to the attachment section using an attaching material received through one or more of the apertures, such that the attachment section is attached to the elongate element in such a manner as to preserve relative articulation between the capture section of the unibody frame and the attachment section of the unibody frame.
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A medical device comprising:
- an elongate element having a first end and a second end;
- and
- an embolic filter assembly comprising a frame having an attachment section, a capture section distal to the attachment section, and an intermediate section between the attachment section and the capture section,
- wherein
- the intermediate section forms a segment that is adapted to allow for relative articulation between the capture section of the frame and the attachment section of the frame, and
- the attachment section has a body and a lumen extending through the body for receiving the elongate element, the attachment section of the frame defines a plurality of circular apertures providing access to one of the first and second ends of the elongate element that is coupled to the attachment section, and the attachment section is configured to couple the elongate element to the attachment section using an attaching material received through one or more of the apertures, such that the attachment section is attached to the elongate element in such a manner as to preserve relative articulation between the capture section of the frame and the attachment section of the frame.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.