Plasma-treated vascular occlusion devices and methods
US7927676B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 31, 2006 |
| Grant date | Apr 19, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 27, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/1376
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Vaso-occlusive devices are provided that have a polymer foam disposed about them. The polymer is treated with a plasma to facilitate thrombogenicity. A method for making and using such devices also is provided. The preferred polymer is a copolymer of a halogenated vinylidene and a halogenated alkene.
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