| abstract |
Retrievable intravascular filters for insertion within a blood vessel are disclosed. A retrievable intravascular filter in accordance with an illustrative embodiment of the present invention includes an apical head operatively coupled to a number of elongated filter legs that can be used to collect blood clots contained within a blood vessel. A bendable anchoring member coupled to or formed integrally with one or more of the elongated filter legs can be used to temporarily or permanently secure the intravascular filter to the wall of the blood vessel. |