Hoop design for occlusion device
US6960220B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 22, 2003 |
| Grant date | Nov 1, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 18, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/00606
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention is an occlusion device having a support hoop. The support hoop increases the ability of the occlusion device to form a seal around the defect and adds additional structural strength to the device by allowing distribution of pressure along a 360° continuum.
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