Occlusion device for treating aneurysm and use therefor
US6626928B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 23, 2000 |
| Grant date | Sep 30, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 23, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/12181
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention relates to an occlusion device for treating an aneurysm, its use and a method for treating an aneurysm. The occlusion device comprises a detachable filling element and at least one radioactive source. The detachable filling element and the radioactive source are adapted to be inserted into a vessel at least in close proximity of a neck of an aneurysm. The radioactive source stimulates neointima formation for obstructing the neck of the aneurysm or filling up the aneurysm.
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