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US 2017/0290593 A1Published application
Embolization device constructed from expansile polymer
AssigneeMicroVention, Inc.
InventorsGregory M. Cruise, Michael J. Constant, Terrance Tran
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Abstract
Devices for the occlusion of body cavities, such as the embolization of vascular aneurysms and the like, and methods for making and using such devices. The devices may be comprised of novel expansile materials, novel infrastructure design, or both. The devices provided are very flexible and enable deployment with reduced or no damage to bodily tissues, conduits, cavities, etceteras.
Claims20
An occlusion device comprising:
- a flexible carrier member configured to house an elongated hydrogel,
- wherein the elongated hydrogel includes a polyether macromer, and
- wherein the elongated hydrogel is configured to expand upon contact with an aqueous liquid.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.