Improved molding for inferior vena cava filter and retrieval system

摘要

An improved shaping for the inferior vena cava filter and retrieval system. The invention relates to intravascular (dermally delivered) inferior vena cava (IVC) filters or other implants, retrieval devices or systems and methods. Funnel trap-type devices are described that are made of shape-hardened (eg, heat-hardened) braids for delivery and / or retrieval of inferior vena cava (IVC) filters or other medical devices. Delivery and / or recovery devices, kits containing them, methods of use, and methods of manufacture are all considered. Additional forms of forming tools, methods, and device embodiments are described herein. [Selected figure] Figure 9