WO1998004315A1
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Method and apparatus for intravascular embolization
Assignee: Micro Therapeutics Inc
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Filing: 1997-06-18
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2017-06-18
Abstract
Abstract Disclosed is a method and apparatus (40) to treat an aneurysm (54). The method involves the introduction of an embolic material into the aneurysm (54). The embolic material is adapted to permit tissue ingrowth within the region defined by the aneurysm, which results in treatment of the aneurysm. Preferred embolic materials are those having an open cell structure, such as polyvinyl alcohol foams. Also disclosed is a catheter (68) which may be used to introduce an embolic material into an aneurysm.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael L. Jones
- 👤 Richard J. Greff
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A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/12; A61B17/12022; A61B17/12099; A61B17/12109; A61B17/12113; A61B17/12131; A61B17/12181; A61B17/1219
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