摘要 |
A guidewire filter (10) has an elongate hollow tube (12) with a proximal end, a distal end, an inside, an outside surface, and a lumen formed therethrough. The hollow tube (12) has a plurality of longitudinal slots (14) forming a plurality of longitudinal rib portions (16) near the distal region of the hollow tube (12). An actuating wire (24) with a proximal end, and a distal end is provided. Filter material (20) is positioned within the lumen in the hollow tube (12). An activation handle (38) on the proximal end of the device (10) is provided for pulling the actuating wire (24) relative to the hollow tube (12). |