Aneurysm treatment device and method of use
US9622753B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 25, 2014 |
| Grant date | Apr 18, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 17, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2300/418
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present application discloses an apparatus for treating vascular aneurysms and includes a radially expandable substantially cylindrical structure formed from a plurality of support members and defining a plurality of openings, and at least one reactive material strand selectively integrated into the substantially cylindrical structure. The reactive material is configured to assume a non-reacted state and a reacted state. The reactive material in the reacted state is configured to restrict a flow of blood to an aneurysm.
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