Stretch resistant therapeutic device
US8167839B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 30, 2009 |
| Grant date | May 1, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 11, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/12068
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A vasoocclusive coil is reinforced with a stretch resistant member to improve safety during retraction of the coil. The stretch resistant member is fixedly attached at one end to the vasoocclusive coil, and the other end of the stretch resistant member is detachably mounted to an elongated pusher member to allow for placement and release of the vasoocclusive coil within the patient's vasculature.
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