Aneurysm embolization material and device
US6312421A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 23, 1999 |
| Grant date | Nov 6, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 23, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/12072
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention includes a method for treating an aneurysm. The method includes providing a biocompatible polymeric string and transporting the string to an aneurysm. The aneurysm is filled with the string. The string is cut when the aneurysm is substantially filled.
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