Patents Examined by (Jackie) Tan-Uyeh T. Ho
  • Hydraulic controlled retractable tip filter retrieval catheter
    Patent number: 7153320
    Abstract: Distal protection filter retrieval devices and methods of retrieving a distal protection filter. A filter retrieval catheter may comprise an inner tube, an outer tube disposed over the inner tube, an annular lumen disposed between the inner tube and the outer tube, and a tapered member coupled to the lumen. The tapered member may be movable between a first position for passing a lesion and a second position retrieving a filter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2006
    Assignee: Scimed Life Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles L. Euteneuer, Thomas E. Broome