US5925062A
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Intravascular device
Assignee: The University of Texas System
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Filing: 1997-09-26
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Granted: 1999-07-20
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Expires: 2017-09-26
Abstract
Abstract A multi-element occlusion device (10, 20, 30, 40) provides an improvement over existing systems by increasing the occupation of a vascular lumen. The device (10, 20, 30) comprises an anchoring element (12, 22, 32), a lead element (14, 24, 34) and at least one fiber (16, 26, 36) attaching said elements. The elements and fibers produce a cumulative occlusive effect greater than the sum of the individual elements. When placed in the blood stream, the anchoring element (12, 22, 32) lodges against the vessel wall and the lead element (14, 24, 34) is carried to a position distal thereto. In another embodiment, an "umbrella" of support members extend from the lead element. A fabric web extends between these support members. The umbrella intravascular device expands upon its exit from the catheter. The fabric web produces complete occlusion of the vessel without the need for thrombosis to form between the elements. With the use of multi-element deployment, the device decreases the risk of continued canalization and recanalization.
Inventors
- 👤 Phillip D. Purdy
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 00:40
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/12; A61B17/12022; A61B17/12099; A61B17/12109; A61B17/12113; A61B17/12131; A61B17/12168; A61B17/12172
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 24
Claim 1
Independent Claim
58 words
An intravascular device for use with a catheter having a detachment apparatus, said device comprising: at least one lead element; and a trailing element detachably interconnected to at least one said lead element, said trailing element adapted for attachment to said detachment apparatus; wherein said at least one lead element is structured to cause occlusion of a vessel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
58 words
An intravascular device for use with a catheter having a detachment apparatus, said device comprising: at least one lead element; and a trailing element detachably interconnected to at least one said lead element, said trailing element adapted for attachment to said detachment apparatus; wherein said at least one lead element is structured to cause occlusion of a vessel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The intravascular device of claim 1, wherein said at least one lead element comprises a material capable of producing thrombosis.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The intravascular device of claim 1, wherein said at least one lead element comprises an expansible element.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The intravascular device of claim 1, wherein said at least one lead element comprises a particle.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The intravascular device of claim 1, wherein said at least one lead element comprises a coil.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The intravascular device of claim 1, wherein said trailing element is chemically detachable from said at least one lead element.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
The intravascular device of claim 1, wherein said trailing element is mechanically detachable from said at least one lead element.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
The intravascular device of claim 1, wherein said at least one lead element functions as an anchoring element.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
22 words
The intravascular device of claim 1, further comprising a fiber detachably interconnecting said at least one lead element and said trailing element.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
32 words
The intravascular device of claim 1, wherein the end of said detachment apparatus has the shape of a loop, and wherein said trailing element comprises a hook adapted to engage said loop.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
16 words
The intravascular device of claim 10, wherein said at least one lead element comprises a coil.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
42 words
An intravascular device comprising: at least one lead element; a trailing element; and a fiber detachably interconnecting the trailing element to said at least one lead element; wherein said at least one lead element is capable of causing occlusion of a vessel.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
42 words
An intravascular device comprising: at least one lead element; a trailing element; and a fiber detachably interconnecting the trailing element to said at least one lead element; wherein said at least one lead element is capable of causing occlusion of a vessel.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
20 words
The intravascular device of claim 12, wherein said at least one lead element comprises a material capable of producing thrombosis.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
16 words
The intravascular device of claim 12, wherein said at least one lead element comprises a coil.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
18 words
The intravascular device of claim 12, wherein said at least one lead element functions as an anchoring element.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
66 words
An intravascular device for use with a catheter having a detachment apparatus, said device comprising: at least one lead element; a trailing element; and a fiber detachably interconnecting the trailing element to said at least one lead element; wherein said at least one lead element is capable of causing occlusion of a vessel, and wherein said trailing element is adapted for attachment to said detachment apparatus.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
66 words
An intravascular device for use with a catheter having a detachment apparatus, said device comprising: at least one lead element; a trailing element; and a fiber detachably interconnecting the trailing element to said at least one lead element; wherein said at least one lead element is capable of causing occlusion of a vessel, and wherein said trailing element is adapted for attachment to said detachment apparatus.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
20 words
The intravascular device of claim 16, wherein said at least one lead element comprises a material capable of producing thrombosis.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
16 words
The intravascular device of claim 16, wherein said at least one lead element comprises a coil.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
18 words
The intravascular device of claim 16, wherein said at least one lead element functions as an anchoring element.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
32 words
The intravascular device of claim 16, wherein the end of said detachment apparatus has the shape of a loop, and wherein said trailing element comprises a hook adapted to engage said loop.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
16 words
The intravascular device of claim 20, wherein said at least one lead element comprises a coil.
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