Patent ID: 7722634
Filing Date: 2010-05-25
Classification: A61F,A61M

Abstract:
1. A medical catheter, comprising: an elongate body comprising at least a first lumen extending between an inlet port and an outlet port in the elongate body; a filter assembly comprising an expandable filter and a plurality of struts, the expandable filter comprising a proximal portion and a distal portion and each strut comprising a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the distal portion of the expandable filter is coupled to a portion of the medical catheter, the proximal ends of the struts are coupled to the elongate body, and the proximal portion of the expandable filter is coupled to the distal ends of the plurality of struts; a first expandable balloon comprising a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the proximal end and the distal end are coupled to the elongate body and the first expandable balloon is positioned so that, when inflated, at least a portion of the first expandable balloon contacts the proximal portion of the expandable filter, and wherein the outlet port is positioned between the proximal end and the distal end so as to be in fluid communication with the first expandable balloon; and a vascular stent positioned over at least a portion of the first expandable balloon.