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Method for placing a medical agent into a vessel of the body

US7108708B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 8, 2003
Grant dateSep 19, 2006
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Expiry dateMay 28, 2024

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

Abstract

A method for placing an embolic coil into an aneurysm utilizing a delivery system having a deflected distal section. The delivery system stabilizes an embolic coil deployment system thereby placing the embolic coil with greater accuracy.

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