An elongate distal protection device includes an intraluminal filter-occluder
combination positioned at a distal end thereof. An expandable occluder is disposed
within an expandable filter such that the filter and occluder are independently
deployable. During use, the expanded occluder may be used first to stop embolic
particles for aspiration thereof. Then, the occluder may be collapsed, leaving
the filter expanded to capture any remaining embolic particles.