Adding microscopic porosity to the surface of a microcoil to...

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2007-11-27

2007-11-27

Kennedy, Sharon E. (Department: 1615)

Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions

Preparations characterized by special physical form

Implant or insert

C606S200000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11435363

ABSTRACT:
A vasoocclusive microcoil for therapeutic treatment of a patient's vasculature includes a surface with a plurality of voids or pores therein, and a therapeutic or bioactive material disposed within the plurality of voids or pores. The therapeutic or bioactive material within the plurality of voids or pores operates to accelerate a healing process in the patient's vasculature when the microcoil is introduced into the patient's vasculature.

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