Apparatus and methods are provided for use in filtering emboli from a vessel and performing thrombectomy and embolectomy, wherein a vascular device comprises a support hoop having an articulation region connected near a distal end of a guide wire, and a blood permeable sac affixed to the support hoop,...http://www.google.com/patents/US6616679?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6616679 - Rapid exchange vascular device for emboli and thrombus removal and methods of use
Rapid exchange vascular device for emboli and thrombus removal and methods ...