Systems and methods of de-endothelialization
US7744583B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 3, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jun 29, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 4, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2/82
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatus and methods for treating a wall of an aneurysm formed in a vessel includes introducing a tubular member into the body lumen until a distal end of the tubular member is located within the aneurysm. A fluid is delivered via a lumen of the tubular member into the aneurysm to at least partially de-endothelialize the wall of the aneurysm, thereby causing an endothelium of the wall to generate fibrous tissue to strengthen the wall of the aneurysm.
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