Inventors:
Shubhayu Basu - Solon OH, US
Stephen Ellis - Beachwood OH, US
Dave Dudzinski - Lakewood OH, US
Ryan S. Klatte - Fairview Park OH, US
Assignee:
THE CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION - Cleveland OH
International Classification:
A61F 2/01
Abstract:
One aspect of the present disclosure relates to an embolic filter device configured for placement in a blood vessel to capture emboli during a medical procedure. The embolic filter device can include an expandable frame member and a membrane. The expandable frame member can include a radial support member operably connected to first and second longitudinal struts, and an engaging portion extending between the first and second longitudinal struts. The engaging portion can be shaped and configured to temporarily receive, and sealingly mate with, a portion of an endovascular catheter during the medical procedure. The membrane can be securely connected to the frame member and define a collection chamber for captured emboli. The membrane can be configured to cover substantially all of the cross-sectional area of the blood vessel when the embolic filter device is deployed in the blood vessel.