Devices and methods for treating vascular malformations
US8597320B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 24, 2011 |
| Grant date | Dec 3, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 24, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/36
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of filling an aneurysm is described which includes the step of advancing a device through a patient's vascular system to an aneurysm and positioning the device within the aneurysm. The device has a closed mesh structure forming by a plurality of flexible filaments. The device also has a proximal collar and a distal collar with the flexible filaments extending therebetween. The closed mesh structure is movable from a collapsed configuration to an expanded configuration.
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