Methods for treating abnormal growths in the body using a flow reducing implant
US9364354B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 3, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jun 14, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 13, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/0018
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A flow reducing implant for reducing blood flow in a blood vessel having a cross sectional dimension, the flow reducing implant comprising a hollow element adapted for placement in the blood vessel defining a flow passage therethrough, said flow passage comprising at least two sections, one with a larger diameter and one with a smaller diameter, wherein said smaller diameter is smaller than a cross section of the blood vessel. A plurality of tabs anchor, generally parallel to the blood vessel wall, are provided in some embodiments of the invention.
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