Embolic devices capable of in-situ reinforcement
US6602269B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 30, 2001 |
| Grant date | Aug 5, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 16, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/00495
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Described herein are embolic assemblies that can be reinforced in situ. In particular, assemblies are described comprising (i) an implantable device designed to allow injection of a liquid agent through the lumen of the device or a lumen defined by the device and (ii) an implantable device and a liquid agent, wherein the liquid agent is capable of solvating polymeric material of the device. Methods of making and using these assemblies are also provided.
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