A self-expanding basket for use in conjunction with an embolic filtering device has a proximal set of struts which are connected to a distal set of struts by a bending region which provides enhanced bending characteristics to the basket. The bending region can be formed by intermediate links which are...http://www.google.com/patents/US20030065354?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US20030065354 - Embolic filtering devices
