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US 2002/0002382 A1Published application
Polymer covered vaso-occlusive devices and methods of producing such devices
OwnerMichael P. Wallace, Delilah Yin Huiinventors
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Abstract
This is a medical device for forming an embolism within the vasculature of a patient. More particularly, it concerns an occlusion device comprising an inner core covered with a polymer. The medical device encourages cellular attachment and growth while maintaining favorable handling, deployment and visualization characteristics.
Claims47
A method for making a vaso-occlusive device, comprising:
- a) winding at least one polymeric fiber about a wire;
- and
- b) shaping the polymer wrapped wire of step (a) into a primary shape.
A method for making a vaso-occlusive device, comprising:
- a) shaping a wire into a primary shape;
- b) winding at least one polymeric fiber about a mandrel;
- c) applying heat to the at least one polymeric fiber;
- d) removing the at least one polymeric fiber from the mandrel;
- and
- e) attaching the at least one polymeric fiber about the primary shape of the wire.
3 more elements
A vaso-occlusive device comprising a wire formed into a primary shape wherein said primary shape is covered with a non-woven wrap.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.