Method and apparatus for implanting an occlusive structure
US8333786B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 18, 2010 |
| Grant date | Dec 18, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 18, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/1205
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of treating a vein comprises accessing a vein at an access point spaced from a sapheno-femoral junction. A bioabsorbable fibrous body is implanted into the vein through the access point. The body is moved in the vein toward the sapheno-femoral junction.
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