Aneurysm closure device
US9844380B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 12, 2014 |
| Grant date | Dec 19, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 29, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/12159
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An aneurysm closure device or flow diverter includes a frame member formed of crossing frame elements and a diverter portion formed of a plurality of blade elements extending in radially opposing directions from a diverter element. The flow diverter is ideally suited for diverting the flow of fluid from an aneurysm at a vessel bifurcation, whereupon the blade elements and diverter element can be positioned at the neck of the aneurysm so as to substantially close off the flow path into the aneurysm sac. The crossing frame elements hold the device in position at the bifurcation. The structure provides reliable deployment of the device and closure of an aneurysm.
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