Which term refers to the medical device used to filter blood clots in the lower abdomen?

The term that refers to the medical device used to filter blood clots in the lower abdomen is the IVC filter. An inferior vena cava (IVC) filter is specifically designed to prevent blood clots from traveling from the legs or other parts of the body to the lungs, a condition known as pulmonary embolism. These filters are typically inserted into the inferior vena cava, which is the large vein that carries deoxygenated blood from the lower body back to the heart. This device is particularly useful for patients who are at high risk of developing deep vein thrombosis or who cannot be adequately treated with anticoagulant medications.

Other terms provided do not specifically describe this function or application. The "safety filter" and "blood clot filter" are vague and not commonly used terms in the medical field, while "dialysis filter" pertains to a completely different procedure related to kidney function rather than the prevention of blood clots.