Vascular remodeling device
US9468442B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 28, 2011 |
| Grant date | Oct 18, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 11, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2230/0071
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An intraluminal apparatus including a catheter and device is positionable at a junction of afferent and efferent vessels of a bifurcation having an aneurysm. After positioning the device to substantially conform the device to the shape of the junction, the device acts as a scaffolding to inhibit herniation of objects out of the aneurysm and the device permits perfusion to the efferent vessels. Positioning the device may include deployment and optional release from a catheter. Embolic material may be inserted in the aneurysm before or after positioning the device. The device may have a proximal end, a distal end, and a plurality of filaments extending between and coupled at the proximal end and the distal end. The device may include a central filament configured to reshape the device. The distal end of the device may include a covering. The device may be football shaped, pumpkin shaped, or acorn shaped.
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