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Aneurysm embolization device and deployment system

US7070609B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 5, 2003
Grant dateJul 4, 2006
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Expiry dateDec 5, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2017/1205
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An aneurysm embolization device and deployment system for use in occluding the flow of blood at a preselected position within a vessel of the human body comprising a headpiece and a plurality of spherical members linked together with a central connecting member, which, when deployed the embolization device occludes the flow of blood in a high volume or wide neck aneurysm.

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