摘要 |
Devices and methods for delivering a thrombus filter are disclosed. A system in accordance with the present invention includes an elongate shaft having a proximal end, a distal end, and a lumen extending therethrough, a hub disposed about the shaft proximate the proximal end thereof, a pull wire having a proximal end, a distal end, and middle portion, the proximal end of the pull wire being fixed to the hub and the middle portion of the pull wire being disposed within the lumen of the shaft, the distal end of the pull wire being fixed to a capsule disposed about a portion of the thrombus filter, and an elongate rod slidingly disposed within the lumen of the shaft.
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