Basket filter

A thrombus filter element for placement within a blood vessel lumen defined by a blood vessel wall, comprising:

• a hub having a proximal end, a distal end, and a lumen extending therethrough;
• a plurality of wires extending proximally from the hub;
• each wire having a first end and a second end;
• the first end of each wire being fixed to the hub proximate the proximal end thereof;
• the second end of each wire being fixed to a coupling;
• the plurality of wires being mechanically biased to expand radially toward the blood vessel walls and to form a basket;
• a plurality of struts radiating distally away from the hub;
• each strut having a free end and a fixed end;
• the fixed end of each strut being fixed to the hub proximate the distal end thereof;
• an anchoring element fixed to each strut proximate the free end thereof;
• wherein each anchoring element is adapted to engage the blood vessel wall;
• the plurality struts being arranged to form an array;
• the array being generally conical in shape;
• a slider rod having a distal end and a proximal end;
• the proximal end of the slider rod being fixed to the coupling;
• and
• a stop disposed about the slider rod proximate the distal end thereof.