Method and apparatus for aneurismal treatment
US7182744B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 25, 2003 |
| Grant date | Feb 27, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 14, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/1052
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An irritant or polymer is dispensed to the inner surface area of an aneurysm to exert a contractile force on the inner surface area of the aneurysm, thereby shrinking the aneurysm. As a result, the artery wall at the aneurysm site is strengthened, the risk of rupture is decreased, and at least a partial cure for the expansion of the arterial wall at the aneurysm site is provided.
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