Occlusion device
US11812971B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 21, 2018 |
| Grant date | Nov 14, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 21, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/3966
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Provided herein is an occlusion device comprising: (a) continuous mesh structure comprising a medial pinch point; (b) a resilient mesh disc-shaped body extending distally and outward from the medial pinch point; and (c) a compressible mesh carriage extending distally from the medial pinch point on an opposing side of the resilient mesh body of (b), wherein the compressible mesh carriage comprises a pinch point on each end of the carriage, wherein one of the pinch points is the medial pinch point of (a); wherein the continuous mesh structure has a first delivery shape and a second expandable deployed shape, and wherein the length (x) of the resilient mesh body is greater than the length (y) of the compressible mesh carriage in free air and in the deployed shape.Also provided herein is a kit comprising the occlusion device disclosed herein and a means for delivery thereof. Methods of manufacture and use of the occlusion device disclosed herein are also disclosed.
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