| 摘要 |
<p>Apparatus and methods for providing distal protection during a medical procedure comprising a vascular filter (10) having a self-expanding, porous foam body (12) that conformably seals against a vessel wall and captures emboli within one or more recesses (14). The filter is coupled to a distal region of an elongated member (18), such as a guide wire. Delivery systems for use with filters of the present invention and methods of using the apparatus of the present invention also are provided.</p> |
