Patent classifications
A61B2017/1209
Systems and methods for treating aneurysms
An aneurysm treatment system can include an occlusive member configured to be positioned within an aneurysm sac, and a distal conduit coupled to the occlusive member and having a first lumen extending therethrough. A proximal conduit has a second lumen extending therethrough and is positioned adjacent the distal conduit so that the first lumen is in fluid communication with the second lumen. A coupler extends between the distal conduit and the proximal conduit. The coupler may be ruptured to permit the proximal conduit and the distal conduit to be separated from one another.
FILAMENTARY DEVICES FOR TREATMENT OF VASCULAR DEFECTS
Devices and methods for treatment of a patient's vasculature are described. The device includes a self-expanding resilient permeable shell having a radially constrained state and an expanded state with a globular, axially shortened configuration. The permeable shell may be a single layer of braided elongate filaments having first and second ends that are secured at the proximal end of the permeable shell. The devices may also include permeable shells made of woven braided mesh having a variable mesh density, i.e., the average size of pores in one region are a different than the average size of pores in another region. Methods of using the device to treat a cerebral aneurysm are also described. Methods of forming a tubular braid are also described. Methods of forming a tubular braid with variable braid densities are described. Methods of forming a tubular braid using a castellated mandrel are also described.
Implant Detachment
An implant detachment system is described which utilizes a catheter utilizing an LC or tank circuit with an inductor and capacitor. The catheter electrically interacts with an implant delivered through the catheter to detach the implant.
Alternative use for hydrogel intrasaccular occlusion device with vertically oriented reinforcement members for structural support
The present disclosure relates to the field of endovascular treatment. More particularly, the present invention uses a modified hydrogel intrasaccular occlusion device designed to implement an endovascular treatment to ameliorating or eliminating aneurysm recurrence, which hydrogel may optionally be impregnated with pharmaceutical compounds. The present invention also teaches the use of thin hydrogel coatings to ameliorate endovascular treatment related difficulties.
Aneurysm Neck Bridge with a Closeable Opening or Lumen Through Which Embolic Material is Inserted into the Aneurysm Sac
This intrasacular aneurysm occlusion device includes a neck bridge with a closeable opening through which embolic material is inserted into an aneurysm sac. After the neck bridge has been expanded within the aneurysm sac, a catheter is inserted through the opening and embolic material is delivered through the catheter into the aneurysm sac. After the aneurysm sac has been filled with embolic material, the catheter is then withdrawn and the opening is closed so that embolic material does not escape out of the aneurysm sac.
Implant detachment
An implant detachment system is described which utilizes a catheter utilizing an LC or tank circuit with an inductor and capacitor. The catheter electrically interacts with an implant delivered through the catheter to detach the implant.
DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR TREATMENT OF INTRACRANIAL ANEURYSMS
Systems and methods for treating an aneurysm in accordance with embodiments of the present technology include intravascularly delivering an occlusive member to an aneurysm cavity and deforming a shape of the occlusive member via introduction of an embolic element to a space between the occlusive member and an inner surface of the aneurysm wall.
FILAMENTARY DEVICES FOR TREATMENT OF VASCULAR DEFECTS
Devices and methods for treatment of a patient's vasculature are described. Embodiments may include a resilient self-expanding permeable implant having a radially constrained elongated state configured for delivery within a catheter lumen and an expanded state with a longitudinally shortened configuration, and a plurality of elongate filaments which are woven together. Each of the plurality of elongate filaments may have a diameter between about 0.0005 and about 0.005 inches. The implant includes at least some filaments consisting of nitinol and at least some composite filaments that are drawn filled tube wires comprising an external nitinol tube and a highly radiopaque material concentrically disposed within the external tube. The implant has at least about 40% composite filaments relative to a total number of filaments, and wherein a total number of filaments is about 10 to about 300.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TREATING ANEURYSMS
Treatment of aneurysms can be improved by delivering an occlusive member (e.g., an expandable braid) to an aneurysm sac in conjunction with an embolic element (e.g., coils, embolic material). A treatment system for such treatment can include an electrolytically corrodible core wire having a proximal portion, a distal portion, and a detachment zone between the proximal portion and the distal portion. An occlusive member having a proximal hub is coupled to the core wire distal portion. A conduit extends along at least a portion of the core wire. The conduit has a lumen configured to pass an embolic element therethrough.
ANEURYSM TREATMENT DEVICE
Treatment of aneurysms can be improved by use of a treatment system including a conduit have a distal portion, a coupler slidably coupled to the distal portion, an occlusive member coupled to the coupler, and a securing member coupled to the conduit proximal to the coupler. The securing member can include a distal end portion that is removably coupled to the coupler. In some embodiments, the securing member can have a shape and/or be treated such that the securing member self-expands to decouple itself from the coupler during deployment of the occlusive member. In some embodiments, movement of the conduit relative to the coupler causes the securing member to decouple from the coupler.