Patent ID: 6331183
Filing Date: 2001-12-18
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
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 wire 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;the plurality struts being arranged to form an array;a slider rod slidingly disposed within the lumen of the hub;the slider rod having a distal end and a proximal end; andthe proximal end of the slier rod being fixed to the coupling.