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US 2016/0095690 A1Published application
Inferior vena cava filter and retrieval systems
AssigneeAvantec Vascular Corporation
InventorsFrank Becking, Kathryn A. Stecco
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Abstract
Funnel-trap type devices made of shape-set (e.g., heatset) braid for delivery and/or retrieval of Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) filters or other medical devices are described. Delivery and/or retrieval devices, kits in which they are included, methods of use and methods of manufacture are all contemplated herein.
Claims20
An apparatus for a vascular medical device delivery or retrieval, the apparatus comprising:
- an elongate sleeve, and
- an elongate shaft received within the sleeve, the shaft having a flexible distal extension, the extension folded-back inwardly at a distal opening and forming a more proximal opening;
- wherein the proximal opening is sized to receive and pass an enlarged end of the medical device there through, and
- wherein the apparatus is adapted so the enlarged end of the medical device is secured in a pocket within the distal extension when the sleeve is advanced over the distal extension.
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A method of making a medical device, the method comprising:
- forming a section of tubular braid with a first fold;
- and
- forming the braid with a second fold adjacent the first fold;
- wherein an interior flap is formed between the first and second fold.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.