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Embolic devices

US9011884B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 17, 2013
Grant dateApr 21, 2015
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Expiry dateOct 19, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/298
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Described herein are apparatus, compositions, systems and methods for occluding vascular structures and vascular malformations with radiopaque hydrogel filaments. The filaments can contain no support members and can be CT and MR compatible. Methods of forming such filaments are also disclosed.

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