Ultraviolet bonded occlusion balloon
US8366734B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 31, 2007 |
| Grant date | Feb 5, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 5, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M25/0041
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An embolization device for occluding a body vessel cavity defined by a cavity wall is disclosed. The device includes an inflatable balloon made of a permeable material. The balloon is configured to have a deflated state and an inflated state and includes a proximal portion having an inflation hole formed therethrough to a cavity within the balloon. An inflation member is removably attached to the proximal portion and is configured to introduce a material in the cavity by way of the hole for inflation of the balloon. The permeable material is configured to allow inflation of the balloon and a portion of the solidifiable material to pass through the permeable material for contact with the cavity wall. The inflation member is configured to transmit, for example, ultra violet light to cure a solidifiable material, thereby maintaining the balloon in the inflated state and to adhering the balloon to the cavity wall.
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