Adhesive occlusion systems
US12023035B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jul 2, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 9, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/3966
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
System and methods of delivering adhesive material are described for occluding target locations within a patient. The systems include a catheter configured to deliver adhesive to a target location and one or more of a light source to harden the adhesive, a retention structure to contain the adhesive prior to curing, a balloon to occupy a target location, and an open cell foam plug to occupy a target location.
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