Patent ID: 6328755
Filing Date: 2001-12-11
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
A thrombus filter delivery system comprising:an elongated rod having a proximal end, and a distal end;a thrombus filter having a first expanded position and a second compressed position;the thrombus filter being disposed in the second position on the distal end of the rod;a capsule being substantially shorter than the elongate rod an defining a proximal opening, a distal opening, and a lumen extending therebetween;a portion of the thrombus filter being dispose din the lumen of the capsule and extending distally through the distal opening, and the elongate rod being slidable in the lumen of the capsule; anda handle disposed at a proximal end of the elongate rod, a locking member having a first end and a second end, and a hinge connecting the first end of the locking member to the handle.