Surgery – Miscellaneous – Devices placed entirely within body and means used therewith
Patent
1996-07-31
1998-10-20
Kamm, William E.
Surgery
Miscellaneous
Devices placed entirely within body and means used therewith
A61B 1900
Patent
active
058231986
ABSTRACT:
Disclosed is a method and apparatus to treat an aneurysm. The method involves the introduction of an embolic material into the aneurysm. 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 which may be used to introduce an embolic material into an aneurysm.
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Greff Richard J.
Jones Michael L.
Kamm William E.
Micro Therapeutics Inc.
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