Electrolytically severable coil assembly with movable detachment point
US5522836A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 27, 1994 |
| Grant date | Jun 4, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 27, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/12063
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
This invention is an apparatus for creating an endovascular occlusion by the formation of thrombi in arteries, veins, aneurysms, vascular malformations, and arteriovenous fistulas. In particular, the invention is an assembly for electrolytically severing a portion of the endovascular device such as a coil via the use of electrolysis. The vasoocclusive device is introduced through a catheter and is intended to remain at the desired thrombus formation site. The invention further includes a method for the introduction of the device and its electrolytic separation.
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