Membrane implant for treatment of cerebral artery aneurysms
US10076429B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 15, 2009 |
| Grant date | Sep 18, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 26, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/0098
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention relates to a membrane implant (1) for treatment of cerebral artery aneurysms (10), wherein the implant can be implanted endovascularly into vessel segments (2) at the craniocerebral base of pathological (aneurysmatic) dilation (10) and, in combination with a stent, bridges the diseased vessel segment (2) from inside and disconnects it from the blood stream, wherein the membrane implant (1) comprises a biocompatible plastic membrane in the shape of a cylinder or a segment of a cylinder.
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