Percutaneously implanted filter in blood vessel - is made from biologically decomposable material and has hooks to engage walls of blood vessel

Abstract

Abstract The blood vessel filter is percutaneously implanted in the blood vessel by a catheter. The filter (10) is supported by a number of short rods (12) which are joined to each other at one of their ends (11) whilst the other ends are formed into hooks (15) which grip the wall of the blood vessel (16). The filter (10) is made from biologically decomposable material and is operational for only as long as is necessary to achieve its therapeutic purpose. In the implanted condition the part of the filter furthest from the wall of the blood vessel decomposes more quickly than the parts close to the blood vessel wall. USE - Blood vessel filter.

Inventors

• 👤 Ernst Peter Prof Dr M Strecker

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