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App. No. 11/184,644

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App. No.
11/184,644
Abstract

Distal protection filter and method of using the same. A distal protection filter may be coupled to an elongate shaft. The filter includes a filter material coupled to a filter frame. The shape of the filter may be generally cylindrical or disc shaped. The filter material may capture embolic debris generated during an intravascular intervention.

Claims (4)

1 . An intravascular filter apparatus, comprising:

an elongate shaft having a distal end;

a generally cylindrical filter coupled to the shaft near the distal end, the filter having a length and a diameter; and

wherein the diameter of the filter is larger than the length.

Assignments (1)
CHANGE OF NAME Recorded Nov 6, 2006
From: SCIMED LIFE SYSTEMS, INC.
To: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
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