4D printing of shape memory inferior vena cava filters based on copolymer of poly(glycerol sebacate) acrylate-co-hydroxyethyl methacrylate (PGSA-HEMA)

•Biodegradable Filters based on copolymer of Poly(glycerol sebacate) acrylate-co-hydroxyethyl methacrylate were 4D printed.•The filters with suitable transition temperatures and mechanical properties as deployable medical devices.•The copolymer presented excellent cytocompatibility, hemocompatibility and histocompatibility.•The simulated deployment of implants and intercepted of thrombus indicated the clinical feasibility of 4D printing filters.