Vessel occluder
US4946463A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 10, 1989 |
| Grant date | Aug 7, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 10, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B90/39
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An improved vessel occluder that is suitable for use in coronary artery surgery, comprising two smooth bullet shaped occluders, thermoformed from extruded tubing, affixed to the each end of a monofilament, which is looped and passed through a length of radiopaque soft plastic tubing which acts as a simple holder is disclosed.
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