Patent ID: 8029529
Filing Date: 2011-10-04
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. An implantable vascular device, comprising: a first compressible filter including a first set of struts expanding radially away from a filter longitudinal axis in a proximal direction, each strut of the first set of struts including a stopper positioned adjacent an end thereof; a second compressible filter including a second set of struts expanding radially away from the longitudinal axis in a distal direction, each strut of the second set of struts including a stopper positioned adjacent an end thereof; a first slidable member disposed over at least the first set of struts, the first slidable member including a first body having an outer perimeter, the first set of struts disposed radially inside the outer perimeter of the first body, the first slidable member further including a first recovery member extending from the first body in a proximal direction; and a second slidable member disposed over at least the second set of struts, the second slidable member including a second body having an outer perimeter, the second set of struts disposed radially inside the outer perimeter of the second body, the second slidable member further including a second recovery member extending from the second body in a distal direction, wherein at least one of the first and second slidable members comprises a tubular structure including a plurality of channels, at least one of the first and second set of struts having each strut disposed in a corresponding channel of the plurality of channels.