US Patent No: 4,994,069

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Vaso-occlusion coil and method

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Abstract

A flexible, preferably coiled wire for use in small-vessel vaso-occlusion. The wire has a stretched, linear condition in which it can be advanced through a catheter lumen to a selected vessel, and a relaxed, convoluted condition produced by a combination of a helical winding of the wire, and irregularities of the helical winding. When the wire is released from a catheter into a vessel, it assumes a randomly coiled, substantially space-filling mass which is lodged at the site of release. In a preferred embodiment, the helical winding in the wire's relaxed condition has about the same diameter as that of the vessel, and the wire, in its stretched condition, has a length of about 15-20 times the vessel diameter.

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TARGET THERAPEUTICS, INC.FREMONT, CA140

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Inventor(s)

Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Engelson, Erik Menlo Park, CA 10 843
Mariant, Mike Santa Clara, CA 3 1282
Ritchart, Mark Murrieta, CA 2 746
Sepetka, Ivan - 154 6402

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5,522,836 Electrolytically severable coil assembly with movable detachment point 195 1994
5,814,062 Implant delivery assembly with expandable coupling/decoupling mechanism 106 1994
5,624,449 Electrolytically severable joint for endovascular embolic devices 99 1995
5,718,711 Ultrasoft embolism devices and process for using them 99 1995
5,624,461 Three dimensional in-filling vaso-occlusive coils 141 1995
5,582,619 Stretch resistant vaso-occlusive coils 262 1995
6,019,757 Endoluminal electro-occlusion detection apparatus and method 76 1995
5,669,905 Endovascular embolic device detachment detection method and apparatus 26 1995
5,643,254 Endovascular embolic device detachment detection method 95 1995
5,749,894 Aneurysm closure method 176 1996
5,669,931 Liquid coils with secondary shape 60 1996
6,143,013 High performance braided catheter 80 1996
6,090,099 Multi-layer distal catheter section 20 1996
5,980,514 Aneurysm closure device assembly 101 1996
5,833,705 Stretch resistant vaso-occlusive coils 58 1996
5,690,667 Vasoocclusion coil having a polymer tip 73 1996
6,123,714 System for detaching an occlusive device within a body using a solderless, electrolytically severable joint 27 1996
5,891,128 Solderless electrolytically severable joint for detachable devices placed within the mammalian body 60 1996
5,853,418 Stretch resistant vaso-occlusive coils (II) 106 1997
5,957,948 Three dimensional in-filling vaso-occlusive coils 23 1997
6,013,084 Stretch resistant vaso-occlusive coils (II) 117 1997
6,458,119 Ultrasoft embolism devices and process for using them 20 1997
6,139,520 System for implanting a cross-linked polysaccharide fiber and methods of forming and inserting the fiber 30 1997
6,156,061 Fast-detaching electrically insulated implant 62 1997
5,984,929 Fast detaching electronically isolated implant 84 1997
6,024,754 Aneurysm closure method 80 1997
6,074,407 Delivery catheter for occlusive implants 40 1997
6,036,720 Sheet metal aneurysm neck bridge 128 1997
6,322,576 Stable coil designs 48 1998
5,941,888 Vaso-occlusive member assembly with multiple detaching points 83 1998
6,077,260 Assembly containing an electrolytically severable joint for endovascular embolic devices 32 1998
6,238,415 Implant delivery assembly with expandable coupling/decoupling mechanism 52 1998
6,096,034 Aneurysm closure device assembly 32 1998
6,139,564 Minimally occlusive flow disruptor stent for bridging aneurysm necks 35 1998
5,935,148 Detachable, varying flexibility, aneurysm neck bridge 82 1998
6,086,577 Detachable aneurysm neck bridge (III) 94 1998
6,004,338 Stretch resistant vaso-occlusive coils 40 1998
6,165,178 Fast detaching electrically isolated implant 66 1998
6,187,024 Bioactive coating for vaso-occlusive devices 22 1998
6,193,708 Detachable aneurysm neck bridge (I) 68 1999
6,168,592 Aneurysm closure device assembly 53 1999
6,063,104 Detachable, varying flexibility, aneurysm neck bridge 39 1999
6,280,457 Polymer covered vaso-occlusive devices and methods of producing such devices 121 1999
6,629,947 Systems and methods for delivering flowable substances for use as implants and surgical sealants 53 1999
6,663,607 Bioactive aneurysm closure device assembly and kit 35 1999
6,231,590 Bioactive coating for vaso-occlusive devices 67 1999
6,231,586 Three dimensional in-filling vaso-occlusive coils 23 1999
6,589,230 System for detaching an occlusive device within a mammalian body using a solderless, electrolytically severable joint 51 1999
6,193,728 Stretch resistant vaso-occlusive coils (II) 59 1999
6,383,174 Detachable aneurysm neck bridge (II) 45 2000
6,397,850 Dual-mode apparatus and method for detection of embolic device detachment 6 2000
6,936,055 Detachable aneurysm neck bridge (III) 6 2000
6,409,721 Process for forming an occlusion in a body cavity 13 2000
6,589,199 System for implanting a cross-linked polysaccharide fiber and methods of forming and inserting the fiber 4 2000
7,128,736 Detachable aneurysm neck closure patch 9 2000
6,544,275 Vaso-occlusive coils with selectively flattened areas 12 2000
6,468,266 Fast detaching electrically isolated implant 36 2000
6,824,553 High performance braided catheter 24 2000
6,371,972 Vaso-occlusive member assembly with multiple detaching points 28 2000
6,425,914 Fast-detaching electrically insulated implant 25 2000
6,635,069 Non-overlapping spherical three-dimensional coil 60 2000
7,037,330 Neurovascular stent and method 20 2000
6,849,081 Implant delivery assembly with expandable coupling/decoupling mechanism 17 2000
6,602,269 Embolic devices capable of in-situ reinforcement 76 2001
6,723,112 Bioactive three loop coil 10 2001
6,921,410 Injection molded vaso-occlusive elements 20 2001
6,585,754 Absorbable implantable vaso-occlusive member 13 2001
6,569,179 Bioactive three loop coil 8 2001
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6,878,151 Medical retrieval device 41 2001
6,860,893 Stable coil designs 17 2001
6,344,041 Aneurysm closure device assembly 67 2001
6,533,801 Vaso-occlusive member assembly with multiple detaching points 6 2001
6,589,236 Assembly containing an electrolytically severable joint for endovascular embolic devices 10 2002
7,294,137 Device for multi-modal treatment of vascular lesions 8 2002
7,060,083 Foldable vaso-occlusive member 2 2002
7,485,122 Integrated anchor coil in stretch-resistant vaso-occlusive coils 3 2002
7,166,122 Anchor assemblies in stretch-resistant vaso-occlusive coils 14 2002
7,410,482 Detachable aneurysm neck bridge 4 2002
7,744,583 Systems and methods of de-endothelialization 0 2003
7,651,513 Flexible embolic device delivery system 3 2003
8,016,852 Bioactive components for incorporation with vaso-occlusive members 0 2003
7,559,933 Absorbable implantable vaso-occlusive member 0 2003
6,929,654 Non-overlapping spherical three-dimensional coil 10 2003
7,789,891 External activation of vaso-occlusive implants 2 2003
7,488,332 Vaso-occlusive coils with non-overlapping sections 2 2004
7,485,123 Complex vaso-occlusive coils 0 2004
7,749,242 Expanding vaso-occlusive device 1 2004
7,608,089 Vaso-occlusive device having pivotable coupling 3 2004
7,695,484 Polymer covered vaso-occlusive devices and methods of producing such devices 0 2005
8,002,789 Stretch-resistant vaso-occlusive devices with flexible detachment junctions 2 2005
8,101,197 Forming coils 0 2005
8,308,751 Foldable vaso-occlusive member 0 2006
7,938,845 Anchor assemblies in stretch-resistant vaso-occlusive coils 0 2006
RE43311 Fast-detaching electrically insulated implant 0 2007
8,221,483 Medical implant detachment systems and methods 0 2008
7,713,264 Detachable aneurysm neck bridge 2 2008
8,226,660 Vaso-occlusive coils with non-overlapping sections 0 2009
8,202,292 Vaso-occlusive coil delivery system 0 2009
8,172,862 Polymer covered vaso-occlusive devices and methods of producing such devices 0 2010
8,398,671 Electrical contact for occlusive device delivery system 0 2010
8,267,923 Detachable aneurysm neck bridge 0 2010
8,226,680 System for embolizing a target site in a body by application of an external energy 0 2010
8,372,062 Detachable aneurysm neck bridge 0 2012
 
MICRUS CORPORATION (61)
5,645,558 Anatomically shaped vasoocclusive device and method of making the same 120 1995
6,190,402 Insitu formable and self-forming intravascular flow modifier (IFM) and IFM assembly for deployment of same 53 1996
5,766,219 Anatomically shaped vasoocclusive device and method for deploying same 81 1997
6,159,165 Three dimensional spherical micro-coils manufactured from radiopaque nickel-titanium microstrand 58 1998
6,168,615 Method and apparatus for occlusion and reinforcement of aneurysms 26 1998
6,293,960 Catheter with shape memory polymer distal tip for deployment of therapeutic devices 45 1998
6,090,125 Anatomically shaped vasoocclusive device and method of making the same 23 1998
6,165,194 Intravascular flow modifier and reinforcement device 25 1998
6,136,015 Vasoocclusive coil 70 1998
6,171,326 Three dimensional, low friction vasoocclusive coil, and method of manufacture 23 1998
6,149,664 Shape memory pusher introducer for vasoocclusive devices 49 1998
6,383,204 Variable stiffness coil for vasoocclusive devices 15 1998
6,102,932 Intravascular device push wire delivery system 55 1998
6,296,622 Endoluminal device delivery system using axially recovering shape memory material 122 1998
6,165,140 Composite guidewire 41 1998
6,241,691 Coated superelastic stent 69 1999
6,168,570 Micro-strand cable with enhanced radiopacity 68 1999
6,221,066 Shape memory segmented detachable coil 30 1999
6,352,531 Variable stiffness optical fiber shaft 41 1999
6,478,773 Apparatus for deployment of micro-coil using a catheter 78 2000
6,306,153 Vasoocclusive coil 24 2000
6,656,218 Intravascular flow modifier and reinforcement device 15 2000
6,638,291 Three dimensional, low friction vasoocclusive coil, and method of manufacture 42 2000
6,319,267 Intravascular device push wire delivery system 13 2000
6,432,066 Composite guidewire 10 2000
6,416,541 Intravascular flow modifier and reinforcement device 7 2000
6,475,169 Micro-strand cable with enhanced radiopacity 15 2001
6,616,617 Vasoocclusive device for treatment of aneurysms 31 2001
6,500,149 Apparatus for deployment of micro-coil using a catheter 35 2001
6,497,671 Coated superelastic stent 37 2001
6,887,235 Variable stiffness heating catheter 25 2001
6,551,305 Shape memory segmented detachable coil 14 2001
7,070,608 Vasoocclusive coil 8 2001
6,679,903 Intravascular device push wire delivery system 68 2001
6,656,201 Variable stiffness coil for vasoocclusive devices 43 2001
7,608,058 Stretch resistant therapeutic device 2 2002
6,595,932 Composite guidewire 28 2002
6,966,892 Apparatus for deployment of micro-coil using a catheter 17 2002
6,855,155 Intravascular flow modifier and reinforcement device 6 2002
6,913,618 Intravascular flow modifier and reinforcement device 10 2003
7,014,616 Composite guidewire 25 2003
6,872,218 Variable stiffness coil for vasoocclusive devices 7 2003
7,066,931 Variable stiffness heating catheter 6 2004
7,645,275 Variable stiffness heating catheter 1 2006
7,575,582 Apparatus for deployment of micro-coil using a catheter 10 2006
RE42758 Expandable curvilinear strut arrangement for deployment with a catheter to repair an aneurysm 0 2006
7,578,826 Apparatus for deployment of micro-coil using a catheter 10 2007
8,366,665 Stretch resistant therapeutic device 0 2008
8,177,746 Stretch resistant therapeutic device 0 2008
8,167,838 Stretch resistant therapeutic device 0 2008
8,162,971 Stretch resistant therapeutic device 0 2008
8,029,465 Stretch resistant therapeutic device 0 2008
8,029,466 Stretch resistant therapeutic device 0 2008
7,776,054 Apparatus for deployment of micro-coil using a catheter 4 2009
7,780,680 Apparatus for deployment of micro-coil using a catheter 4 2009
8,029,467 Stretch resistant therapeutic device 0 2009
8,282,677 Variable stiffness heating catheter 0 2010
8,100,918 Apparatus for deployment of micro-coil using a catheter 2 2010
7,972,342 Apparatus for deployment of micro-coil using a catheter 0 2010
8,376,995 Stretch resistant therapeutic device 0 2011
8,376,996 Stretch resistant therapeutic device 0 2011
 
TARGET THERAPEUTICS, INC. (55)
5,226,911 Vasoocclusion coil with attached fibrous element(s) 328 1991
5,261,916 Detachable pusher-vasoocclusive coil assembly with interlocking ball and keyway coupling 387 1991
5,312,415 Assembly for placement of embolic coils using frictional placement 331 1992
5,250,071 Detachable embolic coil assembly using interlocking clasps and method of use 408 1992
5,304,194 Vasoocclusion coil with attached fibrous element(s) 216 1992
5,382,259 Vasoocclusion coil with attached tubular woven or braided fibrous covering 386 1992
5,350,397 Axially detachable embolic coil assembly 334 1992
5,423,849 Vasoocclusion device containing radiopaque fibers 151 1993
5,304,195 Detachable pusher-vasoocclusive coil assembly with interlocking coupling 259 1993
5,336,205 Flow directed catheter 157 1993
5,891,130 Axially detachable embolic coil assembly 80 1994
5,725,546 Detachable microcoil delivery catheter 57 1994
5,549,624 Fibered vasooclusion coils 133 1994
5,538,512 Lubricious flow directed catheter 37 1994
5,496,294 Catheter with kink-resistant distal tip 89 1994
5,522,822 Vasoocclusion coil with attached tubular woven or braided fibrous covering 176 1994
5,599,326 Catheter with multi-layer section 73 1994
5,925,059 Detachable embolic coil assembly 96 1994
5,578,074 Implant delivery method and assembly 112 1994
5,800,453 Detachable embolic coil assembly using interlocking hooks and slots 24 1995
D407818 Spiral vaso-occlusion coil 6 1995
6,143,007 Method for making an occlusive device 30 1995
5,766,160 Variable stiffness coils 52 1995
6,096,022 Bi-directional catheter 12 1995
5,700,258 Complex coils having fibered centers 40 1995
5,639,277 Embolic coils with offset helical and twisted helical shapes 124 1995
5,882,334 Balloon/delivery catheter assembly with adjustable balloon positioning 39 1995
5,649,949 Variable cross-section conical vasoocclusive coils 113 1996
5,792,154 Soft-ended fibered micro vaso-occlusive devices 24 1996
5,868,754 Medical retrieval device 40 1996
5,964,797 Electrolytically deployable braided vaso-occlusion device 35 1996
5,895,391 Ball lock joint and introducer for vaso-occlusive member 146 1996
6,984,240 Detachable multidiameter vasoocclusive coil 2 1996
5,733,329 Vaso-occlusive coil with conical end 85 1996
5,749,891 Multiple layered vaso-occlusive coils 76 1997
6,099,546 Detachable embolic coil assembly using interlocking hooks and slots 16 1997
5,843,118 Fibered micro vaso-occlusive devices 84 1997
D411618 Spiral vaso-occlusion coil 2 1997
5,826,587 Ultrasoft embolism coils and process for using them 32 1997
RE37117 Detachable embolic coil assembly using interlocking clasps and method of use 51 1997
5,944,733 Controlled detachable vasoocclusive member using mechanical junction and friction-enhancing member 66 1997
6,001,092 Complex coils having fibered centers 8 1997
5,911,731 Anatomically shaped vasoocclusive devices 47 1997
5,800,455 Detachable embolic coil assembly 92 1997
6,033,423 Multiple layered vaso-occlusive coils 23 1997
5,935,145 Vaso-occlusive device with attached polymeric materials 34 1998
6,024,765 Vaso-occlusive coil with conical end 13 1998
5,976,162 Soft-ended fibered micro vaso-occlusive devices 68 1998
6,254,592 Variable stiffness coils 15 1998
6,022,340 Ballon/delivery catheter assembly with adjustable balloOn positioning 6 1998
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6,063,070 Detachable aneurysm neck bridge (II) 83 1998
6,287,318 Vaso-occlusive device with attached polymeric materials 21 1999
6,299,627 Water-soluble coating for bioactive vasoocclusive devices 14 1999
6,187,027 Vaso-occlusive devices with heat secured polymer fiber 41 2000
 
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC. (46)
5,709,224 Method and device for permanent vessel occlusion 297 1995
6,270,495 Method and device for enhancing vessel occlusion 31 1996
5,730,733 Flow assisted catheter 42 1996
5,919,224 Medical device having a constricted region for occluding fluid flow in a body lumen 62 1997
5,947,939 Flow assisted catheter 37 1997
5,899,892 Catheter having distal fiber braid 32 1997
6,077,261 Device for permanent vessel occlusion 24 1997
6,451,052 Tissue supporting devices 77 1998
5,961,511 Catheter having LCP reinforced distal portion 36 1998
6,190,373 Axially detachable embolic coil assembly 56 1998
6,648,854 Single lumen balloon-tipped micro catheter with reinforced shaft 28 1999
6,193,705 Flow assisted catheter 14 1999
8,221,491 Tissue supporting devices 0 1999
6,616,591 Radioactive compositions and methods of use thereof 8 1999
6,689,120 Reduced profile delivery system 27 2000
6,743,251 Implantable devices with polymeric detachment junction 35 2000
6,656,173 Method and device for enhancing vessel occlusion 21 2001
7,004,962 Neuroaneurysm occlusion and delivery device and method of using same 1 2001
6,689,144 Rapid exchange catheter and methods for delivery of vaso-occlusive devices 73 2002
7,169,118 Elongate medical device with distal cap 8 2003
7,001,369 Medical device 24 2003
7,645,292 Vaso-occlusive devices with in-situ stiffening elements 0 2003
7,824,345 Medical device with push force limiter 1 2003
8,425,550 Embolic coils 0 2004
7,632,242 Catheter including a compliant balloon 1 2004
8,016,853 Sacrificial anode stent system 0 2005
7,540,865 Medical device 12 2005
8,007,509 Coil assemblies, components and methods 0 2005
7,850,623 Elongate medical device with continuous reinforcement member 3 2005
7,771,451 Method and apparatus for the deployment of vaso-occlusive coils 1 2006
8,152,839 Embolic coils 0 2006
8,048,060 Medical device 0 2006
8,022,331 Method of making elongated medical devices 0 2007
8,257,279 Medical device for navigation through anatomy and method of making same 0 2007
8,409,114 Composite elongate medical device including distal tubular member 0 2007
8,105,246 Elongate medical device having enhanced torque and methods thereof 0 2007
7,914,467 Tubular member having tapered transition for use in a medical device 1 2007
8,414,927 Cross-linked polymer particles 0 2007
7,841,994 Medical device for crossing an occlusion in a vessel 0 2007
8,376,961 Micromachined composite guidewire structure with anisotropic bending properties 0 2008
8,114,436 Compositions and methods for delivery of embolics 0 2009
8,182,465 Medical device 0 2009
8,137,293 Guidewires including a porous nickel-titanium alloy 0 2009
8,021,329 Catheter including a compliant balloon 0 2009
8,231,551 Elongate medical device with continuous reinforcement member 0 2010
8,377,112 Sacrificial anode stent system 0 2011
 
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7,241,308 Stent deployment systems and methods 20 2003
7,294,146 Apparatus and methods for delivery of variable length stents 27 2003
7,309,350 Apparatus and methods for deployment of vascular prostheses 13 2003
7,553,324 Fixed stent delivery devices and methods 7 2003
7,326,236 Devices and methods for controlling and indicating the length of an interventional element 33 2003
7,351,255 Stent delivery apparatus and method 12 2004
8,080,048 Stent delivery for bifurcated vessels 0 2004
7,182,779 Apparatus and methods for positioning prostheses for deployment from a catheter 22 2004
7,300,456 Custom-length self-expanding stent delivery systems with stent bumpers 21 2004
7,357,812 Apparatus and methods for delivery of braided prostheses 3 2004
7,402,168 Custom-length stent delivery system with independently operable expansion elements 4 2005
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7,938,851 Devices and methods for operating and controlling interventional apparatus 1 2005
7,320,702 Apparatus and methods for deployment of multiple custom-length prostheses (III) 25 2005
7,892,273 Custom length stent apparatus 0 2006
7,922,755 Apparatus and methods for delivery of multiple distributed stents 1 2006
7,918,881 Stent deployment systems and methods 4 2006
7,892,274 Apparatus and methods for deployment of vascular prostheses 0 2006
8,083,788 Apparatus and methods for positioning prostheses for deployment from a catheter 0 2006
7,905,913 Apparatus and methods for delivery of multiple distributed stents 0 2006
8,317,859 Devices and methods for controlling expandable prostheses during deployment 0 2007
8,016,870 Apparatus and methods for delivery of variable length stents 1 2007
8,177,831 Stent delivery apparatus and method 0 2008
7,938,852 Apparatus and methods for delivery of braided prostheses 0 2008
8,070,789 Apparatus and methods for deployment of vascular prostheses 0 2008
8,257,427 Expandable stent 0 2009
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8,282,680 Multiple independent nested stent structures and methods for their preparation and deployment 0 2009
8,147,536 Balloon catheter for multiple adjustable stent deployment 0 2009
8,142,487 Balloon catheter for multiple adjustable stent deployment 0 2009
 
THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA (29)
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5,851,206 Method and apparatus for endovascular thermal thrombosis and thermal cancer treatment 40 1995
5,919,187 Method and apparatus for endovascular thermal thrombosis and thermal cancer treatment 83 1995
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5,947,963 Endovascular electrolytically detachable wire and tip for the formation of thrombus in arteries, veins, aneurysms, vascular malformations and arteriovenous fistulas 49 1997
5,944,714 Endovascular electrolytically detachable wire and tip for the formation of thrombus in arteries, veins, aneurysms, vascular malformations and arteriovenous fistulas 39 1997
5,928,226 Endovascular electrolytically detachable wire and tip for the formation of thrombus in arteries, veins, aneurysms, vascular malformations and arteriovenous fistulas 48 1997
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6,530,935 Clot capture coil and method of using the same 34 1998
6,423,085 Biodegradable polymer coils for intraluminal implants 21 1999
6,425,893 Method and apparatus for fast electrolytic detachment of an implant 18 1999
6,485,497 Method of using a clot capture coil 84 2001
6,436,112 Method of using a clot capture coil 74 2001
6,692,508 Method of using a clot capture coil 19 2002
6,692,509 Method of using a clot capture coil 19 2002
RE42756 Endovascular electrolytically detachable wire and tip for the formation of thrombus in arteries, veins, aneurysms, vascular malformations and arteriovenous fistulas 0 2006
RE42662 Endovascular electrolytically detachable wire and tip for the formation of thrombus in arteries, veins, aneurysms, vascular malformations and arteriovenous fistulas 0 2006
RE42625 Endovascular electrolytically detachable wire and tip for the formation of thrombus in arteries, veins, aneurysms, vascular malformations and arteriovenous fistulas 0 2006
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5,601,600 Endoluminal coil delivery system having a mechanical release mechanism 185 1995
5,746,769 Endoluminal coil delivery system having a mechanical release mechanism 73 1996
7,073,504 Contraceptive system and method of use 38 1996
6,705,323 Contraceptive transcervical fallopian tube occlusion devices and methods 45 1998
6,145,505 Electrically affixed transcervical fallopian tube occlusion devices 46 1999
6,634,361 Contraceptive transcervical fallopian tube occlusion devices and methods 39 1999
6,871,650 Contraceptive transcervical fallopian tube occlusion devices and their delivery 12 2000
6,526,979 Contraceptive transcervical fallopian tube occlusion devices and methods 42 2000
6,763,833 Insertion/deployment catheter system for intrafallopian contraception 33 2000
6,709,667 Deployment actuation system for intrafallopian contraception 50 2000
6,684,884 Contraceptive transcervical fallopian tube occlusion devices and methods 25 2001
6,679,266 Contraceptive transcervical fallopian tube occlusion devices and their delivery 25 2002
7,921,848 Contraceptive transcervical fallopian tube occlusion devices and methods 4 2003
7,506,650 Deployment actuation system for intrafallopian contraception 10 2004
7,699,056 Medical devices and methods of making and using such devices 2 2004
7,237,552 Insertion/deployment catheter system for intrafallopian contraception 7 2004
7,398,780 Contraceptive system and method of use 8 2004
7,591,268 Deployment actuation system for intrafallopian contraception 5 2005
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8,066,007 Contraceptive transcervical fallopian tube occlusion devices and their delivery 2 2006
7,686,020 Contraceptive transcervical fallopian tube occlusion devices and methods 2 2006
8,113,205 Contraceptive system and method of use 0 2008
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8,079,364 Deployment actuation system for intrafallopian contraception 0 2011
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8,356,599 Occlusion devices and methods 0 2011
8,327,852 Occlusion devices and methods 0 2011
 
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8,118,822 Bridge clip tissue connector apparatus and methods 0 2001
6,945,980 Multiple loop tissue connector apparatus and methods 45 2001
6,913,607 Self-closing surgical clip for tissue 90 2001
6,921,407 Minimally invasive annuloplasty procedure and apparatus 87 2002
7,722,643 Tissue connector apparatus and methods 17 2002
8,105,345 Anastomosis apparatus and methods 3 2003
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7,763,040 Tissue connector apparatus and methods 17 2003
7,896,892 Multiple bias surgical fastener 0 2003
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7,938,840 Apparatus and methods for anastomosis 1 2003
7,744,611 Minimally invasive valve repair procedure and apparatus 18 2003
7,879,047 Surgical connection apparatus and methods 0 2003
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7,976,556 Anastomosis apparatus and methods 1 2006
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8,353,921 Tissue connector apparatus and methods 0 2010
8,353,092 Multiple bias surgical fastener 0 2011
 
VASCULAR CONTROL SYSTEMS, INC. (25)
6,254,601 Methods for occlusion of the uterine arteries 72 1998
6,550,482 Methods for non-permanent occlusion of a uterine artery 10 2000
6,638,286 Doppler directed suture ligation device and method 58 2000
6,602,251 Device and methods for occlusion of the uterine artieries 53 2001
6,635,065 Doppler directed suture ligation device and method 12 2001
7,223,279 Methods for minimally-invasive, non-permanent occlusion of a uterine artery 6 2001
7,594,890 Multi-axial uterine artery identification, characterization, and occlusion devices 3 2002
7,229,465 Method and apparatus for the detection and ligation of uterine arteries 7 2002
6,905,506 Multi-axial uterine artery identification, characterization, and occlusion pivoting devices and methods 24 2002
7,207,996 Doppler directed suturing and compression device and method 3 2002
8,052,718 Method and apparatus for the detection and occlusion of blood vessels 0 2002
7,354,444 Occlusion device with deployable paddles for detection and occlusion of blood vessels 5 2002
7,172,603 Deployable constrictor for uterine artery occlusion 4 2002
7,404,821 Treatment for post partum hemorrhage 3 2003
7,651,511 Vascular clamp for caesarian section 0 2003
7,333,844 Uterine tissue monitoring device and method 6 2003
7,329,265 Uterine artery occlusion clamp 6 2003
7,771,357 Devices and methods for occlusion of the uterine arteries 1 2003
7,141,057 Doppler directed suture ligation device and method 6 2003
7,479,145 Tenaculum-like device for intravaginal instrument delivery 1 2003
7,325,546 Uterine artery occlusion device with cervical receptacle 2 2003
7,686,817 Occlusion device for asymmetrical uterine artery anatomy 1 2003
7,875,036 Short term treatment for uterine disorder 1 2005
7,645,284 Doppler directed suturing and compression device and method 0 2005
7,616,979 Uterine tissue monitoring device and method 0 2006
 
CODMAN & SHURTLEFF, INC. (22)
6,113,622 Embolic coil hydraulic deployment system 47 1998
6,183,491 Embolic coil deployment system with improved embolic coil 40 1999
6,179,857 Stretch resistant embolic coil with variable stiffness 40 1999
6,063,100 Embolic coil deployment system with improved embolic coil 51 1999
6,117,142 Embolic coil hydraulic deployment system with improved syringe injector 29 1999
6,254,612 Hydraulic stent deployment system 74 1999
6,428,558 Aneurysm embolization device 54 2000
6,544,225 Embolic coil hydraulic deployment system with purge mechanism 23 2000
6,379,374 Small diameter embolic coil hydraulic deployment system 31 2000
6,361,547 Embolic coil hydraulic deployment system 41 2000
6,811,560 Stent aneurysm embolization method and device 11 2001
6,802,851 Stent aneurysm embolization method using collapsible member and embolic coils 18 2001
7,195,648 Intravascular stent device 14 2003
6,960,228 Intravascular stent device 5 2003
6,979,344 Foam matrix embolization device 44 2004
7,247,159 Activatable bioactive vascular occlusive device 0 2004
7,244,261 Activatable bioactive vascular occlusive device 0 2004
7,608,088 Stent aneurysm embolization device 1 2004
7,306,622 Stent embolization device 8 2004
7,758,588 Embolic coil hydraulic deployment system 0 2005
7,556,631 Small diameter embolic coil hydraulic deployment system 0 2005
8,197,442 Interventional medical device system having a slotted section and radiopaque marker and method of making the same 0 2007
 
GYRUS MEDICAL LIMITED (19)
6,293,942 Electrosurgical generator method 211 1996
6,015,406 Electrosurgical instrument 194 1996
6,004,319 Electrosurgical instrument 228 1996
6,027,501 Electrosurgical instrument 203 1996
6,013,076 Electrosurgical instrument 145 1996
5,944,715 Electrosurgical instrument 236 1996
6,093,186 Electrosurgical generator and system 225 1997
6,416,509 Electrosurgical generator and system 192 1998
6,090,106 Electrosurgical instrument 162 1998
6,056,746 Electrosurgical instrument 237 1998
6,364,877 Electrosurgical generator and system 153 1998
6,306,134 Electrosurgical generator and system 214 1998
6,261,286 Electrosurgical generator and system 185 1998
6,210,405 Under water treatment 51 1998
6,277,114 Electrode assembly for an electrosurical instrument 45 1999
6,234,178 Electrosurgical instrument 83 1999
6,780,180 Electrosurgical instrument 110 2000
6,565,561 Electrosurgical instrument 17 2000
6,482,202 Under water treatment 44 2001
 
MICROVENTION, INC. (19)
6,015,424 Apparatus and method for vascular embolization 76 1998
6,165,193 Vascular embolization with an expansible implant 72 1998
6,375,669 Apparatus and method for vascular embolization 22 1999
6,605,101 Microcoil vaso-occlusive device with multi-axis secondary configuration 18 2000
7,033,374 Microcoil vaso-occlusive device with multi-axis secondary configuration 6 2002
6,689,141 Mechanism for the deployment of endovascular implants 23 2002
7,014,645 Method of manufacturing expansile filamentous embolization devices 6 2002
7,029,486 Microcoil vaso-occlusive device with multi-axis secondary configuration 6 2002
7,029,487 Vascular embolization with an expansible implant 9 2002
7,201,762 Vascular embolization with an expansible implant 2 2002
7,331,974 Microcoil vaso-occlusive device with multi-axis secondary configuration 0 2003
7,491,214 Filamentous embolization device with expansible elements 6 2003
7,842,054 Method of manufacturing expansile filamentous embolization devices 1 2006
8,323,306 Microcoil vaso-occlusive device with multi-axis secondary configuration 0 2006
8,066,036 Three-dimensional complex coil 0 2006
7,483,558 Vascular embolization with an expansible implant 1 2007
8,377,091 Embolization device constructed from expansile polymer 0 2007
7,799,047 Vascular embolization with an expansible implant 0 2008
8,192,480 System and method of detecting implant detachment 0 2008
 
REX MEDICAL, L.P. (16)
6,793,665 Multiple access vein filter 27 2001
6,783,538 Removable vein filter 32 2001
8,282,668 Vein filter 0 2003
7,179,275 Vein filter 7 2003
7,338,512 Vein filter 21 2004
7,704,266 Vein filter 5 2004
7,887,561 Multiple access vein filter 0 2004
7,909,847 Vein filter 0 2005
7,749,246 Vein filter 5 2005
7,976,562 Method of removing a vein filter 0 2007
8,211,140 Vein filter 0 2007
8,062,326 Vein filter 0 2007
8,366,736 Vein filter 0 2007
8,162,972 Vein filter 0 2010
8,100,936 Vein filter 1 2010
8,377,093 Method of removing a vein filter 0 2011
 
MICRUS ENDOVASCULAR CORPORATION (14)
6,726,700 Manipulatable delivery catheter for occlusive devices 11 2000
6,482,221 Manipulatable delivery catheter for occlusive devices (II) 23 2000
6,976,991 Manipulatable delivery catheter for occlusive devices (LL) 22 2002
6,793,667 Manipulatable delivery catheter for occlusive devices (II) 22 2002
7,326,225 Vasoocclusive device for treatment of aneurysms 7 2003
7,316,701 Three dimensional, low friction vasoocclusive coil, and method of manufacture 10 2003
7,591,813 Long nose manipulatable catheter 1 2003
7,147,618 Intravascular device push wire delivery system 10 2003
7,137,990 Manipulatable delivery catheter for occlusive devices (II) 14 2004
7,198,613 Apparatus for deployment of micro-coil using a catheter 18 2004
8,414,524 Long nose manipulatable catheter 0 2006
7,740,637 Apparatus and method for deployment of a therapeutic device using a catheter 4 2007
8,273,073 Long nose manipulatable catheter 0 2009
8,298,256 Apparatus and method for deployment of a therapeutic device using a catheter 0 2010
 
BOARD OF REGENTS, THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM (13)
5,263,964 Coaxial traction detachment apparatus and method 140 1992
5,443,478 Multi-element intravascular occlusion device 133 1992
5,527,338 Intravascular device 221 1993
5,693,067 Intravascular device 88 1996
5,830,230 Method of intracranial vascular embolotherapy using self anchoring coils 33 1997
5,925,062 Intravascular device 181 1997
6,368,338 Occlusion method and apparatus 104 1999
6,146,396 Declotting method and apparatus 97 1999
6,551,340 Vasoocclusion coil device having a core therein 26 1999
6,537,293 Method of intracranial vascular embolotherapy using self anchoring coils 24 2000
RE38972 Intravascular device 36 2001
6,994,717 Occlusion method and apparatus 17 2002
RE43030 Intravascular device 0 2005
 
PRECISION VASCULAR SYSTEMS, INC. (13)
6,017,319 Hybrid tubular guide wire for catheters 55 1996
5,916,194 Catheter/guide wire steering apparatus and method 77 1996
5,690,120 Hybrid catheter guide wire apparatus 46 1996
5,833,632 Hollow guide wire apparatus catheters 90 1996
5,911,717 Catheter deliverable thrombogenic apparatus and method 108 1997
5,800,454 Catheter deliverable coiled wire thromboginic apparatus and method 70 1997
6,022,369 Wire device with detachable end 51 1998
6,214,042 Micro-machined stent for vessels, body ducts and the like 78 1998
6,346,091 Detachable coil for aneurysm therapy 33 1999
6,428,489 Guidewire system 71 1999
7,878,984 Medical device for navigation through anatomy and method of making same 1 2003
7,914,466 Medical device with collapse-resistant liner and method of making same 2 2003
8,048,004 Medical device for navigation through anatomy and method of making same 0 2007
 
SYNECTIC VENTURES I LLC (13)
5,571,169 Anti-stenotic method and product for occluded and partially occluded arteries 62 1993
5,934,284 Method for increasing blood flow in vessels 91 1995
5,662,701 Anti-stenotic method and product for occluded and partially occluded arteries 33 1995
5,622,188 Method of restoring reduced or absent blood flow capacity in an artery 44 1995
5,865,844 Anti-stenotic method and product for occluded and partially occluded arteries 34 1995
5,782,847 Anti-stenotic method for occluded and partially occluded arteries 6 1996
5,842,479 Method of restoring reduced or absent blood flow capacity 14 1996
5,836,316 Method of restoring reduced or absent blood flow capacity 14 1996
5,843,165 Method for increasing blood flow in vessels 7 1996
5,873,905 Anti-stenotic method and product for occluded and partially occluded arteries 6 1997
5,824,057 Anti-stenotic method and product for occluded and partially occluded arteries 5 1997
5,904,146 Anti-stenotic method and product for occluded and partially occluded arteries 4 1998
6,090,135 Anti-stenotic method and product for occluded and partially occluded arteries 25 1998
 
VOYAGE MEDICAL, INC. (13)
7,860,555 Tissue visualization and manipulation system 17 2005
7,930,016 Tissue closure system 0 2006
7,860,556 Tissue imaging and extraction systems 10 2006
7,918,787 Tissue visualization and manipulation systems 0 2007
8,050,746 Tissue visualization device and method variations 1 2007
8,137,333 Delivery of biological compounds to ischemic and/or infarcted tissue 6 2007
8,221,310 Tissue visualization device and method variations 0 2007
8,131,350 Stabilization of visualization catheters 5 2007
8,078,266 Flow reduction hood systems 0 2008
8,235,985 Visualization and ablation system variations 0 2008
8,333,012 Method of forming electrode placement and connection systems 0 2009
8,417,321 Flow reduction hood systems 0 2011
8,419,613 Tissue visualization device 0 2011
 
LIFEPORT SCIENCES LLC (11)
5,275,622 Endovascular grafting apparatus, system and method and devices for use therewith 383 1990
6,030,413 Artificial graft and implantation method 167 1991
5,397,345 Artificial graft and implantation method 300 1993
5,662,700 Artificial graft and implantation method 135 1994
6,610,085 Intraluminal repair device and method 6 1996
6,017,364 Intraluminal repair device and catheter 37 1998
6,702,844 Artificial graft and implantation method 22 1999
6,416,535 Artificial graft and implantation method 61 1999
7,166,125 Intraluminal grafting system 23 2000
6,814,748 Intraluminal grafting system 41 2002
6,860,901 Intraluminal grafting system 53 2002
 
CONCENTRIC MEDICAL, INC. (10)
6,824,545 Systems, methods and devices for removing obstructions from a blood vessel 25 2001
6,953,465 Containers and methods for delivering vaso-occluding filaments and particles 24 2002
7,058,456 Methods and devices for changing the shape of a medical device 10 2002
7,766,921 Systems, methods and devices for removing obstructions from a blood vessel 4 2004
8,267,940 Systems, methods and devices for removing obstructions from a blood vessel 0 2004
7,727,242 Systems, methods and devices for removing obstructions from a blood vessel 8 2005
7,727,243 Systems, methods and devices for removing obstructions from a blood vessel 8 2005
8,298,257 Systems, methods and devices for removing obstructions from a blood vessel 0 2005
8,105,333 Systems, methods and devices for removing obstructions from a blood vessel 4 2008
8,409,215 Systems, methods and devices for removing obstructions from a blood vessel 0 2009
 
COOK MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC (10)
5,417,708 Intravascular treatment system and percutaneous release mechanism therefor 132 1994
5,562,698 Intravascular treatment system 161 1994
5,797,953 Helical embolization coil 79 1996
6,117,157 Helical embolization coil 46 1998
6,254,550 Preformed wire guide 103 1999
6,383,146 Guidewire 69 2000
6,589,227 Endovascular medical device with plurality of wires 25 2001
7,025,758 Endovascular medical device with plurality of wires 12 2003
7,704,245 Large diameter delivery catheter/sheath 1 2004
7,968,038 Large diameter delivery catheter/sheath 0 2010
 
COVIDIEN LP (9)
7,879,064 Medical implant 2 2004
8,262,695 Structures for permanent occlusion of a hollow anatomical structure 0 2006
7,972,354 Method and apparatus for impeding migration of an implanted occlusive structure 3 2006
7,815,661 Method and apparatus for implanting an occlusive structure 0 2006
8,328,860 Implant including a coil and a stretch-resistant member 0 2008
8,011,370 Method for permanent occlusion of fallopian tube 1 2008
8,333,786 Method and apparatus for implanting an occlusive structure 0 2010
8,372,110 Medical implant 0 2010
8,333,201 Method for permanent occlusion of fallopian tube 0 2011
 
COCHLEAR LIMITED (8)
7,894,916 Insertion tool for a cochlear implant electrode array 0 2001
7,571,012 Apparatus for delivery of pharmaceuticals to the cochlea 4 2001
7,822,487 Combination stylet and sheath for an electrode array 0 2006
7,974,711 Double stylet insertion tool for a cochlear implant electrode array 0 2007
7,983,767 Cochlear implant electrode array 0 2007
8,133,215 Independently-manufactured drug delivery module and corresponding receptacle in an implantable medical device 0 2008
8,401,674 Apparatus for delivery of pharmaceuticals to the cochlea 0 2009
8,265,773 Electrode assembly having a flexible tip 0 2010
 
MVRX, INC. (8)
7,527,646 Devices, systems, and methods for retaining a native heart valve leaflet 4 2003
7,381,220 Devices, systems, and methods for supplementing, repairing, or replacing a native heart valve leaflet 17 2003
7,291,168 Methods and devices for heart valve treatments 9 2003
7,691,144 Devices, systems, and methods for reshaping a heart valve annulus 0 2005
7,887,583 Heart valve annulus device and method of using same 0 2005
8,016,882 Devices, systems, and methods for supplementing, repairing, or replacing a native heart valve leaflet 0 2007
8,142,494 Devices, systems, and methods for retaining a native heart valve leaflet 0 2009
8,163,013 Devices, systems, and methods for reshaping a heart valve annulus, including the use of magnetic tools 0 2010
 
ATRITECH, INC. (7)
6,328,727 Transluminal anastomosis method and apparatus 190 2000
6,641,557 Method and apparatus for closing a body lumen 23 2000
6,746,472 Endoluminal anchor 40 2001
7,115,110 Method and apparatus for closing a body lumen 17 2003
7,780,683 Method of closing an opening in a wall of the heart 22 2004
7,549,983 Method of closing an opening in a wall of the heart 5 2004
7,427,279 Method of closing an opening in a wall of a heart 1 2006
 
DEVICOR MEDICAL PRODUCTS, INC. (5)
6,228,055 Devices for marking and defining particular locations in body tissue 136 1997
7,044,957 Devices for defining and marking tissue 41 2001
7,625,397 Methods for defining and marking tissue 3 2001
8,277,391 Methods and devices for defining and marking tissue 0 2002
7,229,417 Methods for marking a biopsy site 42 2004
 
OVALIS, INC. (5)
8,070,826 Needle apparatus for closing septal defects and methods for using such apparatus 0 2003
7,740,640 Clip apparatus for closing septal defects and methods of use 0 2004
7,846,179 Suture-based systems and methods for treating septal defects 1 2005
7,686,828 Systems and methods for treating septal defects 0 2006
7,678,132 Systems and methods for treating septal defects 0 2006
 
ST. JUDE MEDICAL, CARDIOLOGY DIVISION, INC. (5)
7,976,564 PFO closure devices and related methods of use 0 2002
8,372,112 Closure devices, related delivery methods, and related methods of use 0 2004
7,717,937 Closure devices, related delivery methods and tools, and related methods of use 1 2005
7,691,128 PFO closure devices and related methods of use 0 2005
8,382,796 Closure devices, related delivery methods and related methods of use 0 2009
 
CORDIS CORPORATION (4)
6,554,849 Intravascular embolization device 43 2000
6,994,711 Small diameter embolic coil hydraulic deployment system 18 2002
6,958,068 Embolic coil hydraulic deployment system 19 2002
8,313,504 Foam matrix embolization device 0 2005
 
CYTYC CORPORATION (4)
7,842,035 Method and apparatus for tubal occlusion 2 2004
7,905,880 Method and apparatus for tubal occlusion 2 2007
8,231,619 Sterilization device and method 0 2010
8,226,645 Apparatus for tubal occlusion 0 2010
 
FOGARTY, THOMAS J. (4)
7,481,821 Embolization device and a method of using the same 2 2002
8,231,665 Devices and methods for treatment of vascular aneurysms 0 2006
8,231,666 Devices and methods for treatment of vascular aneurysms 1 2006
8,262,686 Embolization device and a method of using the same 0 2008
 
MEDTRONIC AVE, INC. (4)
5,690,671 Embolic elements and methods and apparatus for their delivery 215 1994
5,904,670 Catheters and methods for guiding drugs and other agents to an intended site by deployable grooves 36 1996
6,280,413 Thrombolytic filtration and drug delivery catheter with a self-expanding portion 134 1997
6,165,198 Embolic elements and methods and apparatus for their delivery 83 1998
 
RENAMED BIOLOGICS, INC. (4)
5,704,910 Implantable device and use therefor 87 1995
5,911,704 Implantable device and uses therefor 74 1997
6,572,605 Implantable device and use therefor 20 2000
6,716,208 Implantable device and use therefor 27 2000
 
B. BRAUN MEDICAL, INC. (3)
5,733,294 Self expanding cardiovascular occlusion device, method of using and method of making the same 190 1996
5,895,410 Introducer for an expandable vascular occlusion device 89 1997
5,984,944 Introducer for an expandable vascular occlusion device 47 1998
 
SCIMED LIFE SYSTEMS, INC. (3)
5,895,411 Embolizing system 73 1997
5,891,155 Embolizing system 48 1997
6,997,937 Detachable coil for aneurysm therapy 17 2002
 
WILLIAM COOK EUROPE A/S (3)
5,725,534 Method of manufacturing an assembly for positioning an embolization coil in the vascular system, and such an assembly 78 1995
6,776,788 Embolization device for positioning in a blood vessel 1 1997
7,892,254 Embolization method for endovascular occlusion 0 2004
 
ADVANCED CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS, INC. (2)
5,267,960 Tissue engaging catheter for a radioactive source wire 142 1992
5,344,426 Method and system for stent delivery 354 1993
 
BIOMERIX CORPORATION (2)
7,763,077 Repair of spinal annular defects and annulo-nucleoplasty regeneration 17 2003
7,803,395 Reticulated elastomeric matrices, their manufacture and use in implantable devices 2 2004
 
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION (2)
6,296,632 Ball-shaped fiber implant, and method and device for inserting the implant 52 1997
6,299,590 Implant, and method and device for inserting the implant 14 1999
 
CATHETER RESEARCH, INC. (2)
5,167,624 Embolus delivery system and method 92 1990
5,133,731 Embolus supply system and method 110 1990
 
EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORPORATION (2)
5,707,389 Side branch occlusion catheter device having integrated endoscope for performing endoscopically visualized occlusion of the side branches of an anatomical passageway 55 1995
5,947,994 Endoscopically-assisted device for endoluminal occlusion of anatomical passageway side branches 8 1997
 
ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, INC. (2)
6,635,068 Occlusion, anchoring, tensioning and flow direction apparatus and methods for use 163 1999
7,331,980 Occlusion, anchoring, tensioning and flow direction apparatus and methods for use 6 2003
 
LIFESCREEN SCIENCES LLC (2)
7,998,164 Intravascular filter with centering member 0 2005
7,967,747 Filtering apparatus and methods of use 0 2005
 
MICRO THERAPEUTICS, INC. (2)
5,823,198 Method and apparatus for intravasculer embolization 125 1996
6,126,672 Method of intracranial vascular embolotherapy using self anchoring coils 22 1998
 
NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH (NIH), U.S. DEPT. OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (DHHS), U.S. GOVERNMENT (2)
6,676,657 Endoluminal radiofrequency cauterization system 29 2001
7,122,033 Endoluminal radiofrequency cauterization system 17 2003
 
SARCOS, L.C. (2)
5,931,830 Hollow coil guide wire apparatus for catheters 41 1995
6,579,246 Coronary guidewire system 48 2000
 
SARCOS, LC (2)
6,766,720 Method and apparatus for forming cuts in catheters, guidewires and the like 27 1999
6,553,880 Micromachining system 22 2001
 
SCION MEDICAL LIMITED (2)
6,221,086 Covered self-expanding vascular occlusion device 13 1999
6,589,256 Covered self-expanding vascular occlusion device 13 2001
 
TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LP (2)
7,896,899 Metallic coils enlaced with biological or biodegradable or synthetic polymers or fibers for embolization of a body cavity 3 2005
8,267,955 Metallic coils enlaced with fibers for embolization of a body cavity 0 2011
 
ACARIX A/S (1)
8,171,936 Contraceptive transcervical fallopian tube occlusion devices and methods 2 2010
 
ADDITION TECHNOLOGY, INC. (1)
6,966,927 Hybrid intrastromal corneal ring 1 1999
 
ALIEN TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION (1)
7,428,904 Contraceptive transcervical fallopian tube occlusion devices and their delivery 8 2004
 
ANSON MEDICAL LIMITED (1)
7,223,280 Surgical implants and delivery systems therefor 8 2002
 
BIOCOMPATIBLES UK LIMITED (1)
6,562,330 Therapeutic use of polymers 4 2001
 
BIOPSYS MEDICAL, INC. (1)
5,902,310 Apparatus and method for marking tissue 192 1997
 
CELSA, B. BRAUN (1)
5,925,060 Covered self-expanding vascular occlusion device 167 1998
 
COLLAGEN MATRIX, INC. (1)
6,656,200 Embolization device 3 2001
 
COOK, WILLIAM (1)
6,348,041 Guidewire 83 2000
 
CORRIS NEUROVASCULAR, INC. (1)
7,294,123 Activatable bioactive vascular occlusive device and method of use 6 2003
 
EDWARDS, STUART D. (1)
7,184,827 Shrinkage of dilatations in the body 28 2000
 
ENDOLOGIX, INC. (1)
8,236,040 Bifurcated graft deployment systems and methods 0 2008
 
ETHNOR (1)
5,413,586 Anti-pulmonary embolism filter and corresponding presentation and fitting kit 92 1993
 
EV 3 SUNNYVALE, INC. (1)
7,025,756 Method of securing tissue 37 2004
 
EV3 INC. (1)
6,561,969 Method of reducing the volume of the heart 59 2001
 
FOUNDATION POUR L'AVENIR POUR LA RECHERCHE MEDICALE APPLIQUEE (1)
5,531,788 Anti-Pulmonary embolism filter 135 1994
 
HYSTERX, INC. (1)
6,764,488 Devices and methods for occlusion of the uterine arteries 47 2000
 
INNOVATIVE BIOTHERAPIES, INC. (1)
8,048,419 Extracorporeal cell-based therapeutic device and delivery system 0 2007
 
KNOL; J. A. (1)
5,256,146 Vascular catheterization system with catheter anchoring feature 234 1991
 
LUNAX CORPORATION (1)
6,183,438 Catheter with centering wire 2 2000
 
MAWAD, MICHEL E. (1)
7,083,567 Retrievable, shielded radiotherapy implant 0 2004
 
MEDTRONIC VASCULAR, INC. (1)
7,674,252 Single operator sheath catheter 0 2005
 
MICRO VENTION, INC. (1)
7,572,288 Aneurysm treatment device and method of use 1 2001
 
MILL VALLEY MEDICAL DEVICES, INC. (1)
6,231,561 Method and apparatus for closing a body lumen 315 1999
 
MRKR L.L.C. (1)
5,498,227 Retrievable, shielded radiotherapy implant 137 1993
 
NAVARRE BIOMEDICAL, LTD. (1)
5,704,926 Flexible catheter 74 1996
 
NEUROVASX, INC. (1)
5,954,737 Thrombus macerator catheter 29 1998
 
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY (1)
5,690,666 Ultrasoft embolism coils and process for using them 130 1992
 
NIPPON ZEON CO., LTD. (1)
5,192,301 Closing plug of a defect for medical use and a closing plug device utilizing it 516 1991
 
OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO., LTD. (1)
5,342,394 Apparatus for blocking a vein branch and method of blocking a vein branch 92 1992
 
PFM PRODUKTE FUR DIE MEDIZIN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (1)
6,338,736 Strengthened implant for bodily ducts 6 1999
 
PULMONX (1)
7,670,373 Occlusion device 2 1998
 
PULMONX CORPORATION (1)
8,136,520 Occlusion device 0 2010
 
PULSAR VASCULAR, INC. (1)
8,388,650 Systems and methods for supporting or occluding a physiological opening or cavity 0 2009
 
RAFAEL MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (1)
6,482,222 Intravascular filter 137 2000
 
REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA (1)
6,463,317 Device and method for the endovascular treatment of aneurysms 65 1998
 
SARCOS, INC. (1)
6,014,919 Method and apparatus for forming cuts in catheters, guidewires, and the like 36 1996
 
SCIMED SYSTEMS, INC. (1)
8,377,035 Unbalanced reinforcement members for medical device 0 2003
 
SOFRADIM PRODUCTION (1)
8,100,934 Device for occlusion of a corporeal duct, in particular a varicose vein 0 2002
 
ST. JUDE MEDICAL ATG, INC. (1)
7,575,586 Medical graft connector or plug structures, and methods of making and installing same 6 2003
 
STENT TECH, INC. (1)
5,858,556 Multilayer composite tubular structure and method of making 218 1997
 
TERUMO KABUSHIKI KAISHA (1)
5,443,454 Catheter for embolectomy 88 1993
 
TRIMEDYNE, INC. (1)
5,989,242 Therapeutic appliance releasing device 87 1997
 
VALSPAR SOURCING, INC. (1)
8,192,676 Container having barrier properties and method of manufacturing the same 0 2004
 
VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY (1)
6,272,370 MR-visible medical device for neurological interventions using nonlinear magnetic stereotaxis and a method imaging 145 1998
 
W. L. GORE & ASSOCIATES, INC. (1)
6,929,634 Apparatus and methods for treating stroke and controlling cerebral flow characteristics 25 2002
 
XRT CORP. (1)
5,713,853 Methods for treating thrombosis 101 1995
 
ZIMMER GMBH (1)
5,919,235 Intervertebral prosthesis 143 1996
 
OTHER [CHECK PATENT PROFILE FOR ASSIGNMENT INFORMATION] (8)
5,217,484 Retractable-wire catheter device and method 223 1991
5,695,518 Filtering device for preventing embolism and/or distension of blood vessel walls 122 1995
5,634,882 Abdomen suspending device 12 1995
6,440,098 Device for implanting filamentous materials 12 2000
6,790,218 Occlusive coil manufacture and delivery 80 2000
8,177,790 Medical retriever 0 2004
8,439,942 Embolization device 0 2010
8,445,012 Compositions and methods for delivery of embolics 0 2012