Nitinol occlusion plug
US10722241B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 24, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jul 28, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 7, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/1205
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Occlusive plugs are provided which comprise a single elongate member that is insertable into and through a microcatheter and assumes a space-occupying shape when deployed into a vascular structure. The elongate member optionally includes one or more polymer fibers, one or more polymer sleeves to secure the polymer fibers to the elongate member, and/or a radiopaque marker band.
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