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Fast detaching electronically isolated implant
Assignee: Stryker European Operations Holdings LLC
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Filing: 1997-09-30
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Granted: 1999-11-16
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Expires: 2017-09-30
Abstract
Abstract This is an implant for placement in the human body and an assembly for so placing that implant. Most desirably, it is an implant for use in the vasculature of the human body and is used to occlude some space in that vasculature as a portion of a treatment regimen. The implant itself is preferably a component of a deployment device using an electrolytically severable joint. The implant is electrically isolated from the electrolytically severable joint by a highly resistive or insulative layer. Such isolation and minimization of the conductive pathway from the placement apparatus to the body's fluids appears to enhance the susceptibility of the electrolytic joint to quick erosion and detachment of the implant from the deployment media. Although the implant itself is preferably a vaso-occlusive device, it may instead be a stent, a vena cava filter, or other implant which may be installed in this manner.
Inventors
- 👤 Mehran Bashiri
- 👤 Michael P. Wallace
- 👤 Pete Phong Pham
- 👤 Cong Thach
- 👤 Chad C. Roue
- 👤 Erik T. Engelson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 11:27
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/95; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/12; A61B17/12022; A61B17/12099; A61B17/12109; A61B17/12113; A61B17/12131; A61B17/1214; A61B17/12145; A61B17/1215; A61B17/12154; A61F2/01; A61F2/0105; A61B2017/1205; A61B2017/12054; A61B2017/12063; A61F2/011; A61F2002/016; A61F2002/9505; A61F2230/00; A61F2230/0002; A61F2230/0004; A61F2230/0006; A61F2230/0028; A61F2230/005; A61F2230/0063; A61F2230/0069; A61F2230/0091
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
An implant assembly for placement of an implant in the human body comprising: (a.) an implant member having a proximal end and a distal end, and (b.) a wire having an electrolytically severable joint, said wire attached to said implant member proximal end, said electrolytically severable joint being relatively more susceptible to electrolysis in an ionic solution than is said implant member, wherein said implant member is electrically isolated from said electrolytically severable joint by a continuous, insulative or highly resistive layer disposed on said wire proximal of said joint and a continuous, insulative or highly resistive layer disposed on said wire distal of said joint.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
106 words
An implant assembly for placement of an implant in the human body comprising: (a.) an implant member having a proximal end and a distal end, and (b.) a wire having an electrolytically severable joint, said wire attached to said implant member proximal end, said electrolytically severable joint being relatively more susceptible to electrolysis in an ionic solution than is said implant member, wherein said implant member is electrically isolated from said electrolytically severable joint by a continuous, insulative or highly resistive layer disposed on said wire proximal of said joint and a continuous, insulative or highly resistive layer disposed on said wire distal of said joint.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The implant assembly of claim 1 additionally comprising a bushing disposed on a distal end of said wire separating said core wire from said implant member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The implant assembly of claim 2 wherein said insulative or highly resistive layer comprises tantalum oxide.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The implant assembly of claim 2 wherein said insulative or highly resistive layer comprises a polymer.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The implant assembly of claim 4 wherein said insulative or highly resistive layer comprises a thermoplastic.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
The implant assembly of claim 4 wherein said insulative or highly resistive layer comprises a member selected from the group consisting of polyethylene, polypropylene, polyamides, and polyethyleneterephthalate.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
The implant assembly of claim 2 wherein said insulative or highly resistive layer comprises an oxide forming material.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
13 words
The implant assembly of claim 1 wherein the implant member is a stent.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
15 words
The implant assembly of claim 1 wherein the implant member comprises a vena cava filter.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
13 words
The implant assembly of claim 1 wherein the implant member comprises a braid.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
15 words
The implant assembly of claim 1 wherein the implant member comprises a helically wound coil.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
31 words
The implant assembly of claim 11 wherein the helically wound coil implant member further comprises a stretch resistant member extending at least partially from said proximal end to said distal end.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
25 words
The implant assembly of claim 12 wherein the stretch resistant member comprises a member selected from the group consisting of polyethylene, polypropylene, polyamides, and polyethyleneterephthalate.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
31 words
The implant assembly of claim 11 further including a helically wound coil situated proximally in the lumen of said helically wound implant member and fixedly attached to said stretch resistant member.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
30 words
The implant assembly of claim 14 wherein said helically wound coil situated proximally in the lumen of said helically wound implant member is welded to said helically wound implant member.
Claim 17
Independent Claim
149 words
A method for introduction of an implant into a space within the human body comprising: 1.) placing a delivery catheter distal tip near a selected space within the human body, 2.) introducing an implant assembly comprising: (i.) an implant member having a proximal end and a distal end, and (ii.) an electrolytically severable joint attached to said proximal end of said implant member, said electrolytically severable joint being relatively more susceptible to electrolysis in an ionic solution than is said implant member, wherein said implant member is electrically isolated from said electrolytically severable joint by a continuous, insulative or highly resistive layer disposed on said wire proximal of said joint and a continuous, insulative or highly resistive layer disposed on said wire distal of said joint, into said catheter, 3.) placing said implant member into said selected space, and 4.) electrolytically detaching said implant member from said implant assembly.
Claim 18
Independent Claim
149 words
A method for introduction of an implant into a space within the human body comprising: 1.) placing a delivery catheter distal tip near a selected space within the human body, 2.) introducing an implant assembly comprising: (i.) an implant member having a proximal end and a distal end, and (ii.) an electrolytically severable joint attached to said proximal end of said implant member, said electrolytically severable joint being relatively more susceptible to electrolysis in an ionic solution than is said implant member, wherein said implant member is electrically isolated from said electrolytically severable joint by a continuous, insulative or highly resistive layer disposed on said wire proximal of said joint and a continuous, insulative or highly resistive layer disposed on said wire distal of said joint, into said catheter, 3.) placing said implant member into said selected space, and 4.) electrolytically detaching said implant member from said implant assembly.
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