Space filling devices

US11911258B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• W.L. Gore & Associates GmbH · DE

Inventors

• Charles J. Center · Flagstaff, US
• Edward H. Cully · Flagstaff, US
• Nathan L. Friedman · Hartsdale, US
• Cody L. Hartman · Flagstaff, US
• Nichlas L. Helder · Flagstaff, US
• Brandon A. Lurie · Flagstaff, US
• Steven J. Masters · Flagstaff, US
• Thomas R. McDaniel · Flagstaff, US
• Nathan K. Mooney · Elkton, US
• Aaron L. Paris · Flagstaff, US
• Roark N. Wolfe · Flagstaff, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jun 25, 2014
• Grant date: Feb 27, 2024
• Expiry date: Jul 30, 2036

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61F2002/016
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

An occlusive device includes a covering component configured to modulate passage of blood or thrombus therethrough, and an occlusion frame that includes a plurality of elongate occlusion frame members. The elongate occlusion frame members are arranged to form a generally disc-shaped member. The occlusion frame is at least partially covered by the covering component. The device further includes an anchor frame that includes a plurality of elongate anchor frame members. The device further includes a first hub component from which the elongate frame members extend, and a second hub component from which the elongate frame members extend.