A thrombus filter configured for placement within a blood vessel lumen defined by a blood vessel wall. Methods and devices for selectively reshaping the thrombus filter so that the lumen of the blood vessel is substantially unobstructed. The thrombus filter includes a generally cylindrical anchoring portion, and a generally conical filtering portion terminating at an apex.

 
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