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Embolization devices and methods of manufacturing the same

US11439402B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 18, 2019
Grant dateSep 13, 2022
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Expiry dateApr 18, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2017/320012
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

There is provided an embolization device for promoting clot formation in a bodily lumen and having a contracted delivery configuration and an expanded deployed configuration, the embolisation device comprising: a stem comprising a tube having a tube wall; and a plurality of flexible bristles extending radially outwardly from the tube, wherein at least one of the plurality of flexible bristles penetrates through the tube wall.

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