Patent classifications
A61B17/12113
METHODS FOR ANEURYSM TREATMENT
Disclosed herein is a method of producing high purity pentagalloyl glucose (PGG), analogues or derivatives thereof, at least 99.9% pure, by washing with dimethyl ether. PGG may be provided in a kit, including a hydrolyzer for dissolving the PGG and a saline solution. Also disclosed herein is a device for delivery of a therapeutic solution to a blood vessel. The device may be a catheter having an upstream balloon and a downstream balloon. The upstream balloon may be expanded to anchor the catheter and occlude antegrade blood flow. The downstream balloon may be expanded to occlude retrograde blood flow, creating a sealed volume within the blood vessel. The downstream balloon may have pores configured to deliver a therapeutic inflation solution into the sealed volume or a portion thereof. The downstream balloon may be expanded by the expansion of a balloon disposed inside the downstream balloon.
IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE DETACHMENT SYSTEM WITH FLEXIBLE BRAID SECTION
The disclosed technology includes a detachment system for delivering an implantable medical device to a target location of a body vessel including a proximal delivery tube, a distal delivery tube, and a braid segment disposed between. The distal tube includes a proximal end, a distal end, and a compressible portion of the tube itself, between the proximal and distal ends which is axially movable from a compressed to an elongated condition. The proximal tube has a proximal end and a distal end. The braid segment is formed from a plurality of wires. An engagement system engages and deploys the implantable medical device engaged at the distal end of the distal tube.
Delivery and Detachment System for an Implantable Intravascular Treatment Device
A delivery and detachment system for an implantable intravascular treatment device including a proximal inner tube telescopically receivable and axially slidable in a proximal direction within the lumen of the outer delivery tube. Specifically, the proximal inner tube comprises a proximal section and a distal section having different outer diameters forming a transition, wherein the distal section includes two distal section components connected by an axially separable region. When the axially separable region is axially separated: (i) the proximal section of the proximal inner tube is slidable in a proximal direction through the stopping member until the transition in the outer diameter of the first distal section component attached thereto engages a stopping member prohibiting axial movement in the proximal direction; and (ii) the restricting element maintaining in position the second distal section component within the outer delivery tube.
PACKAGING FOR SURGICAL IMPLANT
A packaging for a vascular implant having a first packaging tube and a holder having at least one recess. The implant is positioned within the holder in a first looped condition, wherein the implant is movable from the holder into the first packaging tube and maintained within the first packaging tube in a second more linear condition. A looped portion of the implant includes a plurality of loops receivable in the at least one recess.
Embolus material and method of manufacturing the same
An embolic material which prevents flow of a biological fluid by being placed in a body lumen via a catheter, the embolic material comprising a material that swells by contacting the biological fluid. The embolic material includes a long filler that is formed smaller than an inner diameter of the catheter. The filler prevents the flow of the biological fluid by bending when brought into contact with the biological fluid due to the difference in swelling characteristics between a first side portion and a second side portion that extend parallel to one another in a longitudinal direction.
VASCULAR OCCLUSION DEVICES UTILIZING THIN FILM NITINOL FOILS
A deployable occlusion device for filling an aneurysm. The occlusion device includes a support structure, for example a wire or otherwise elongate structure. The occlusion device also includes a mesh component having a porosity. The mesh component has a first end portion and a second end portion. The first end portion of the mesh component is attached to the support structure and the second end portion of the mesh component is a free end. The mesh component extends from the support structure.
Filamentary devices for treatment of vascular defects
Devices and methods for treatment of a patient's vasculature are described. Embodiments may include a permeable implant having a radially constrained state configured for delivery within a catheter lumen, an expanded state, and a plurality of elongate filaments that are woven together. The permeable implant may include a stiffer proximal portion that is configured to sit at the neck of an aneurysm. The stiffer proximal portion may include coils, stiffening elements, or reinforcement elements disposed about or associated with the filaments or woven together with the filaments.
EXPANDABLE DEVICES FOR TREATING BODY LUMENS
Devices, systems, and methods for treating vascular defects are disclosed herein. One aspect of the present technology, for example, includes an occlusive device comprising a mesh having a low-profile state for intravascular delivery to the aneurysm and a deployed state. The mesh may comprise a tubular mesh configured to curve along its longitudinal dimension when implanted in an aneurysm cavity.
Intra-Aneurysm Devices
Devices for occluding an aneurysm are provided. In particular, the device include an upper member that sits against the dome of the aneurysm, a lower member that sits in the neck of the aneurysm, and a means of adjusting the overall dimensions of the device. Also provided are methods of making and using these devices.
Mechanical detachment system for transcatheter devices
Embodiments include, for example, mechanical release systems for implantable medical devices.