Vasoocclusion coil having a polymer tip
US5690667A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 26, 1996 |
| Grant date | Nov 25, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 26, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/12145
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A vasoocclusive helical metal coil having a thermoplastic polymer plug in at least one of its ends that has been melted so that it molds to the coil windings and insulates and blunts the end(s).
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