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Variable stiffness coils

US6254592A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 5, 1998
Grant dateJul 3, 2001
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Expiry dateMay 5, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B17/12145
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An implantable vaso-occlusive device, constructed of a helically wound coil having a central section along its longitudinal axis which is somewhat stiffer than at least one of its end regions.

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