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Device for occluding vascular defects

US9039724B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 11, 2008
Grant dateMay 26, 2015
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Expiry dateMar 25, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2017/00831
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A multi-layer occluder for treating a target site within the body is provided. The occluder may include first and second layers. For example, the first layer may include braided strands of metallic material, and the second layer may include braided strands of polymeric material. At least one of the first or second layers may be configured to facilitate thrombosis.

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