Electrolytically severable joint for endovascular embolic devices
US5624449A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 28, 1995 |
| Grant date | Apr 29, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 28, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/12063
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
This invention is an apparatus for endovascular occlusion through the formation of thrombi in arteries, veins, aneurysms, vascular malformations, and arteriovenous fistulas. In particular, it deals with an improved sacrificial link between an endovascular device which is introduced to and is intended to remain at the desired thrombus formation site and the device used to introduce the device. The invention further includes a method for introduction of the device and its electrolytic separation.
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