Embolic devices for occluding body lumens
US11819216B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 11, 2019 |
| Grant date | Nov 21, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 2, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/1205
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An embolic device for placement in a body lumen, includes: an elongated member having a linear configuration when in room temperature, the elongated member being configured to form a first three-dimensional structure in response to body temperature; wherein the elongated member comprises a first segment, a second segment, and a third segment, the second segment being located between the first segment and the third segment; wherein the first segment and the third segment are configured to change their respective shapes in response to the body temperature; and wherein the second segment that is located between the first segment and the third segment has a shape that is independent of the body temperature.
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