Vascular closure with shape memory characteristic
US9943298B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 17, 2013 |
| Grant date | Apr 17, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 7, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/00628
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Among other things, there is disclosed devices for closing an internal opening, e.g. a hole in a blood vessel, that includes a shape memory function. Particular substances have been found to provide advantages in use, and in particular forms of closure structures.
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