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A bodily fluid filter has an elastic tubular framework and a plurality of filter filaments extending from the surface of the tubular framework in toward the longitudinal axis to trap objects to be filtered. The elastic framework is deformable to facilitate deployment and removal, but resumes its ope

A bodily fluid filter has an elastic tubular framework and a plurality of filter filaments extending from the surface of the tubular framework in toward the longitudinal axis to trap objects to be filtered. The elastic framework is deformable to facilitate deployment and removal, but resumes its operational shape once deployed. The filter can be installed intralumenally and/or remotely if desired.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A bodily fluid filter comprising:a tubular framework of a first elastic material having a longitudinal axis, and forming a tubular bodily fluid flow passageway having a tubular wall; anda plurality of filaments extending from said tubular framework into said tubular blood

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A bodily fluid filter comprising:a tubular framework of a first elastic material having a longitudinal axis, and forming a tubular bodily fluid flow passageway having a tubular wall; anda plurality of filaments extending from said tubular framework into said tubular blood flow passageway for trapping solid objects flowing in said bodily fluid flow passageway without obstructing said bodily fluid flow.