Inventors:
Robert L. Pakter - Tucson AZ, US
International Classification:
A61M 29/00
Abstract:
A venous filter including anchors that detach from the struts and that remain attached to the vein wall after retrieval of the other parts of the filter is described. Anchors may be detachably connected to struts of the filter via a detachably connected ridge and groove, a detachably connected clip and ridge, a friction fit, a detachable locking pin connection, or a combination thereof.