Multi-layer device with gap for treating a target site and associated method

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9427304
APP PUB NO 20100106235A1
SERIAL NO

12258899

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A medical device includes a multi-layered structure comprising an inner layer disposed within an outer layer, wherein each of the inner and outer layers has respective inner and outer surfaces. The multi-layered structure further comprises at least offset located between the inner and outer layers or formed in the inner and/or outer layers to define at least one gap therebetween such that a majority of the outer surface of the inner layer is spaced apart from the inner surface of the outer layer. The multi-layered structure is configured to be deployed within a lumen such that at least a portion of the outer layer is configured to engage the lumen and the at least one gap is configured to promote thrombosis between the inner and outer layers.

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  • ST. JUDE MEDICAL, CARDIOLOGY DIVISION, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Heidner, Matthew C Maple Grove, US 18 1024
Kariniemi, Ryan Cokato, US 3 249
Oslund, John C Blaine, US 53 3495

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