Method and apparatus for implanting an occlusive structure

Details Method and apparatus for implanting an occlusive structure Method and apparatus for implanting an occlusive structure

2006-01-25

2010-10-19

Ho, (Jackie) Tan-Uyen T (Department: 3773)

Surgery

Instruments

Sutureless closure

C623S023720, C600S200000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07815661

ABSTRACT:
A method of treating a vein comprises accessing a vein at an access point spaced from a sapheno-femoral junction. A bioabsorbable fibrous body is implanted into the vein through the access point. The body is moved in the vein toward the sapheno-femoral junction.

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