Percutaneous catheter directed intravascular occlusion device
US9743918B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 22, 2008 |
| Grant date | Aug 29, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 19, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/3933
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Embodiments of the present invention provide medical devices and methods for occluding a target site are provided. For example, the medical device may include a tubular member having proximal and distal ends and at least one plane of occlusion. The at least one plane of occlusion may be configured to substantially occlude the patent ductus arteriosus in less than about 1 minute. In addition or alternatively, the tubular member may consist of a single layer of material and be configured to be constrained within a catheter having an outer diameter of less than about 4 French for percutaneous delivery to the patent ductus arteriosus.
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