Vascular occlusion device having a jelly fish
US9011481B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 13, 2013 |
| Grant date | Apr 21, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 5, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/1205
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An occlusion device and a method of occluding a body vessel with the occlusion device are provided. The occlusion device has a sleeve that extends from a first end to a second end. The sleeve has an interior that extends to an opening at the first end. The occlusion device has tentacles that are attached to the first end and extend away from the sleeve. The tentacles reverse direction and extend into the interior to occlude the interior in response to fluid flowing toward the opening. A frame is attached to the first end of the sleeve.
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