Injection molded vaso-occlusive elements
AssigneeSciMed Life Systems, Inc.
InventorStephen Christopher Porter
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Abstract
Compositions comprising injection-molded vaso-occlusive elements are described. Thus, one or more injection-molded elements are formed into a desired three-dimensional configuration. Each injection-molded element of the device may have a different shape, for example, ovoid, spherical, cylindral or pyramidal. The devices described herein may also be detachable linked to pusher element for placement in a body cavity. Also described are methods of making and using these elements.
Claims48
A method for producing a vaso-occlusive element for use in occluding a vessel, the method comprising the step of injection molding an absorbable polymeric material into the three-dimensional configuration, wherein the three-dimensional configuration self-forms upon deployment or where the three-dimensional configuration does not change upon deployment into the vessel.
A vaso-occlusive device comprising at least one polymeric material, wherein said device is formed into a three-dimensional configuration and is adapted to be deployed into a body cavity in the three-dimensional configuration.
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