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Intra-arterial occluder
Assignee: Terumo Medical Corp
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Filing: 2001-04-18
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Granted: 2003-07-22
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Expires: 2021-04-18
Abstract
Abstract An intra-arterial occluder according to the invention exhibits a central elongated portion being comparatively stiff, e.g., by being thicker, and an outer rim portion being more flexible. The occluder is passed through the puncture, and is oriented such that the axis of the central portion is generally coaxial with the vessel. When retracted, the central portion will rest against the vessel wall at two diametrically opposed areas around the puncture, and along the length of the vessel. These areas represent the strongest areas around the puncture, and will therefore be able to safely carry the retracting force. At the same time, the thinner circumferential rim portion, which is easily foldable to fit into an insertion tool, adapts to the vessel wall and acts as an efficient sealing.
Inventors
- 👤 Dan Akerfeldt
- 👤 Fredrik Preinitz
- 👤 Per Egneloev
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 17:12
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/0057; A61B2017/00646; A61B2017/00659
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 35
Claim 1
Independent Claim
88 words
An occluder for intra-arterial sealing a puncture in a vessel or artery, comprising: a first portion having a length exceeding a first diameter of the puncture in a direction along the vessel or artery and a width less than a second diameter of the puncture in a direction transverse to the vessel or artery, said first portion having longitudinal edges; and a second portion positioned at least along said longitudinal edges of said first portion, wherein said first portion has a higher structural stiffness than the second portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
88 words
An occluder for intra-arterial sealing a puncture in a vessel or artery, comprising: a first portion having a length exceeding a first diameter of the puncture in a direction along the vessel or artery and a width less than a second diameter of the puncture in a direction transverse to the vessel or artery, said first portion having longitudinal edges; and a second portion positioned at least along said longitudinal edges of said first portion, wherein said first portion has a higher structural stiffness than the second portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The occluder of claim 1 , wherein said first portion further comprises latitudinal edges, said longitudinal edges being longer than said latitudinal edges.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The occluder of claim 2 , wherein said first portion is substantially centered relative to said second portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
The occluder of claim 3 , wherein said second portion surrounds said first portion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
The occluder of claim 4 , wherein at least one of said first and second portions has a substantially oval shape.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
The occluder of claim 4 , wherein each of said first and second portions has a substantially oval shape.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
36 words
The occluder of claim 2 , wherein said first portion has a first maximum thickness and said second portion has a second maximum thickness, said first maximum thickness being at least twice the second maximum thickness.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
The occluder of claim 7 , wherein said first maximum thickness is at least three times the second maximum thickness.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
39 words
The occluder of claim 2 , wherein said first portion comprises a first material and said second portion comprises a second material different from said first material, said first material having a higher material stiffness than said second material.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
25 words
The occluder of claim 9 , wherein said first portion comprises an insert as said first material, said insert being inserted into said second material.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
19 words
The occluder of claim 2 , wherein each of said first and second portions are made of bioabsorbable material.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
21 words
The occluder of claim 2 , wherein at least one of said first and second portions has a substantially oval shape.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
14 words
The occluder of claim 12 , wherein said second portion comprises tapered outer edges.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
36 words
The occluder of claim 13 , wherein said first portion has a first maximum thickness and said second portion has a second maximum thickness, said first maximum thickness being at least twice the second maximum thickness.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
27 words
The occluder of claim 2 , wherein said length of said first portion is at least fifty percent (50%) greater than said first diameter of the puncture.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
26 words
The occluder of claim 15 , wherein said length of said first portion is approximately fifty percent (50%) greater than said first diameter of the puncture.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
19 words
The occluder of claim 2 , wherein said first and second portions are integrally formed of a single-piece structure.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
21 words
The occluder of claim 2 , further comprising a retractor for moving said first and second portions relative to said puncture.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
12 words
The occluder of claim 18 , wherein said retractor comprises a suture.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
20 words
The occluder of claim 19 , wherein said first portion comprises at least one hole for engagement with said retractor.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
26 words
The occluder of claim 20 , wherein said retractor extends through said hole and includes a knot positioned on an inner side of said first portion.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
23 words
The occluder of claim 18 , wherein said first portion, said second portion, and said retractor are integrally formed of a single-piece structure.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
62 words
An occluder positionable on an interior of a blood vessel or artery for sealing a puncture, comprising: a central portion having a length and a width and a thickness, the central a portion being elongated in the length direction; and a rim portion operatively connected with said central portion, wherein said central portion has a relatively greater stiffness than said rim portion.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
62 words
An occluder positionable on an interior of a blood vessel or artery for sealing a puncture, comprising: a central portion having a length and a width and a thickness, the central a portion being elongated in the length direction; and a rim portion operatively connected with said central portion, wherein said central portion has a relatively greater stiffness than said rim portion.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
89 words
An occluder positionable on an interior of a blood vessel or artery for sealing a puncture, comprising: a central elongated portion; and a rim portion operatively connected with said central portion, wherein said central portion has a relatively greater stiffness than said rim portion; wherein said central portion has an elongated shape with longitudinal and latitudinal edges, said longitudinal edges being longer than said latitudinal edges, wherein said longitudinal edges have a length greater than a diameter of the puncture in a direction along the blood vessel or artery.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
89 words
An occluder positionable on an interior of a blood vessel or artery for sealing a puncture, comprising: a central elongated portion; and a rim portion operatively connected with said central portion, wherein said central portion has a relatively greater stiffness than said rim portion; wherein said central portion has an elongated shape with longitudinal and latitudinal edges, said longitudinal edges being longer than said latitudinal edges, wherein said longitudinal edges have a length greater than a diameter of the puncture in a direction along the blood vessel or artery.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
23 words
The occluder of claim 24 , wherein at least one of said central portion and said rim portion has a substantially oval shape.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
18 words
The occluder of claim 24 , wherein said central portion has a greater thickness than said rim portion.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
45 words
The occluder of claim 24 , wherein said central portion is made of a first material and said rim portion is made of a second material different from said first material, said first material having a material stiffness greater than that of said second material.
Claim 31
Independent Claim
134 words
A method of sealing a puncture in a blood vessel or artery, comprising the steps of: inserting an occluder into the puncture to the interior of the blood vessel or artery, said occluder comprising: a first portion having a length exceeding a first diameter of the puncture in a direction along the vessel or artery and a width less than a second diameter of the puncture in a direction transverse to the vessel or artery, said first portion having longitudinal edges, and a second portion positioned at least along said longitudinal edges of said first portion, wherein said first portion has a higher structural stiffness than the second portion; and moving said occluder relative to said blood vessel or artery to engage said occluder with an interior wall of the blood vessel or artery.
Claim 32
Independent Claim
134 words
A method of sealing a puncture in a blood vessel or artery, comprising the steps of: inserting an occluder into the puncture to the interior of the blood vessel or artery, said occluder comprising: a first portion having a length exceeding a first diameter of the puncture in a direction along the vessel or artery and a width less than a second diameter of the puncture in a direction transverse to the vessel or artery, said first portion having longitudinal edges, and a second portion positioned at least along said longitudinal edges of said first portion, wherein said first portion has a higher structural stiffness than the second portion; and moving said occluder relative to said blood vessel or artery to engage said occluder with an interior wall of the blood vessel or artery.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 28 , wherein at least one of said first portion and said second portion has a substantially oval shape.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 28 , wherein said first portion has a greater thickness than said second portion.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
45 words
The method of claim 28 , wherein said first portion is made of a first material and said second portion is made of a second material different from said first material, said first material having a material stiffness greater than that of said second material.
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