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US 11,844,528 B2Granted
Multiple layer filamentary devices for treatment of vascular defects
AssigneeCovidien LP
InventorsFrank Becking, Arturo Rosqueta
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Abstract
Braid-balls suitable for aneurysm occlusion and/or parent vessel occlusion/sacrifice (e.g., in treating neurovascular defects) are disclosed. Especially for aneurysm treatment, but also for either one of the aforementioned treatments, the form of the ball is very important. In particular, the density of the device is paramount in applications where braid itself is intended to moderate or stop blood flow—allowing thrombosis within a volume formed by the ball.
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A device for implantation within a cerebral aneurysm, the device comprising:
- a resilient mesh structure comprising a plurality of braided filaments, the mesh structure having a proximal region configured to be positioned within the aneurysm cavity, over a neck of the aneurysm, and a distal region configured to be positioned within the aneurysm cavity, wherein the mesh structure has (a) a compressed state for delivery through an elongated shaft, and (b) an expanded state in which the mesh structure has a width greater than a width of the mesh structure in the compressed state, and wherein the mesh structure comprises an inner layer and an outer layer having respective proximal ends wherein the inner layer transitions to the outer layer at a fold that defines a distal end of the device;
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- a marker band disposed at the proximal region of the mesh structure, wherein the marker band secures the proximal ends of the inner and outer layers relative to one another.
A device for implantation within a cerebral aneurysm, the device comprising:
- a resilient mesh structure having a proximal region configured to be positioned within the aneurysm cavity, over a neck of the aneurysm, and a distal region configured to be positioned within the aneurysm cavity, wherein the mesh structure has (a) a compressed state for delivery through an elongated shaft, and (b) an expanded state in which the mesh structure has a width greater than a width of the mesh structure in the compressed state;
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- a marker band positioned at the proximal region of the mesh structure,
- wherein the mesh structure comprises a braid that has been folded back on itself to form an inner layer and an outer layer, wherein the inner layer transitions to the outer layer at a fold at a distal end of the mesh structure, and wherein the braid comprises a plurality of braided filaments having first and second ends that are secured to one another at the marker band.
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