Injection molded vaso-occlusive elements
US6921410B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 29, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jul 26, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 15, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/12163
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Compositions comprising injection-molded vaso-occlusive elements are described. Thus, one or more injection-molded elements are formed into a desired three-dimensional configuration. Each injection-molded element of the device may have a different shape, for example, ovoid, spherical, cylindral or pyramidal. The devices described herein may also be detachable linked to pusher element for placement in a body cavity. Also described are methods of making and using these elements.
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