Intracorporeal occlusive device and method
US8932317B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 3, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jan 13, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 15, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/1052
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An intracorporeal space filling device and a delivery system and method for using the device is disclosed. The space filling device is preferably configured for percutaneous delivery from a peripheral conduit of a patient. The space filling device has an elongated tubular or interconnected bead structure which may have a transmutable material disposed within it. The transmutable material can be altered from a non-rigid state to a rigid state by the application of various types of energy or by other suitable means. The space filling device can be positioned by a delivery system and detached from the delivery system after desired positioning is achieved.
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