Methods and devices for treatment of vascular defects
US9259337B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 11, 2013 |
| Grant date | Feb 16, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 11, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2230/0076
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An expandable support structure and methods of use for treatment of a patient's cerebral aneurysm are described. The support structure includes a plurality of elongate support members each having first and second ends that are gathered at the first end of the support structure. Each elongate support member starts at the first end of the support structure, extends to an apex at the second end of the support structure, and extends back to the first end of the support structure. The support structure has a low profile, radially constrained state with an elongated tubular configuration having a low profile suitable for delivery from a microcatheter. The support structure also has an expanded relaxed state that defines a substantially globular shape.
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