Occlusion, anchoring, tensioning and flow direction apparatus and methods for use
AssigneeArtemis Medical, Inc.
InventorsWilliam R. Dubrul, Richard E. Fulton
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Abstract
Wires, catheters, endoscopes, etc. and their methods that have flow directed distal ends, which allow and facilitate management of these devices during use are disclosed. Additionally instant invention allows for distal anchoring so that the device will remain in a location once it has arrived and its method for use. Further, the instant invention describes an apparatus and method for a tensioning characteristic to be applied along the device once it is place that will facilitate the passing of another member along the initially placed member. Last, a novel occluder is disclosed and its method of use.
Claims18
An improved medical device for use in the body, comprising:
- a support wire insertable into the body, said wire having a distal end,
- an expanding element supported on said distal end of said wire, said support wire having a radially compressed state for insertion of said wire into the body,
- expansion of said expanding element when positioned in the desired location of the body for anchoring.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.