Occlusion method and apparatus
US6994717B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 9, 2002 |
| Grant date | Feb 7, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 29, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/1205
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An occlusion method and apparatus. The occluder includes elastically deformable members and a jacket. The elastically deformable members are secured in spaced relation and extend in arcuate conformation therebetween. The jacket covers at least a portion of the elastically deformable members. The elastically deformable members are configured to become compressed upon application of a force and to recover the arcuate conformation upon removal of the fore to occlude a site.
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