摘要 |
Devices and methods for delivering a thrombus filter (15) are disclosed. A system in accordance with the present invention includes an elongate shaft (12) having a proximal end, a distal end, and a lumen extending therethrough, a hub (20) disposed about the shaft (12) proximate the proximal end thereof; a pull wire (30) having a proximal end, a distal end, and middle portion; the proximal end of the pull wire (30) being fixed to the hub (20); the middle portion of the pull wire (30) being disposed within the lumen of the shaft (12); the distal end of the pull wire (30) being fixed to a capsule disposed about a portion of the thrombus filter (15), and an elongate rod slidingly disposed within the lumen of the shaft.
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