US Patent No: 5,226,911

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Vasoocclusion coil with attached fibrous element(s)

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Abstract

A device for occluding a blood vessel comprising a helical metal coil having at least one fibrous element attached to its proximal end wherein the fibrous element(s) extends in a sinusoidal wave configuration, the loops of which extend about individual windings at spaced intervals along the axis of the coil.

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Patent OwnerAddressTotal Patents
TARGET THERAPEUTICS, INC.FREMONT, CA140

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Chee, U Hiram Santa Cruz, CA 31 1320
Mariant, Mike Santa Clara, CA 3 1282

Cited Art

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AMS MEDINVENT S.A. (1)
4,655,771 Prosthesis comprising an expansible or contractile tubular body 1200 1983
 
ATRIUM MEDICAL CORPORATION (1)
4,718,907 Vascular prosthesis having fluorinated coating with varying F/C ratio 331 1985
 
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC. (1)
5,071,407 Radially expandable fixation member 696 1990
 
COOK INCORPORATED (1)
4,494,531 Expandable blood clot filter 435 1982
 
CORDIS CORPORATION (1)
4,856,516 Endovascular stent apparatus and method 769 1989
 
MEDTRONIC AVE, INC. (1)
4,830,003 Compressive stent and delivery system 680 1988
 
TARGET THERAPEUTICS, INC. (1)
4,994,069 Vaso-occlusion coil and method 738 1988

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MICRUS CORPORATION (63)
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
8,029,464 Vasoocclusive coil with enhanced therapeutic strand structure 0 2006
7,575,582 Apparatus for deployment of micro-coil using a catheter 10 2006
7,572,246 Stretch resistant therapeutic device 0 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
8,167,839 Stretch resistant therapeutic device 0 2009
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
8,425,461 Stretch resistant therapeutic device 0 2012
8,409,139 Stretch resistant therapeutic device 0 2012
 
STRYKER NV OPERATIONS LIMITED (63)
5,522,836 Electrolytically severable coil assembly with movable detachment point 195 1994
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
5,749,894 Aneurysm closure method 176 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
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
6,024,754 Aneurysm closure method 80 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
6,096,034 Aneurysm closure device assembly 32 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
6,187,024 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
6,663,607 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
6,936,055 Detachable aneurysm neck bridge (III) 6 2000
7,128,736 Detachable aneurysm neck closure patch 9 2000
6,371,972 Vaso-occlusive member assembly with multiple detaching points 28 2000
6,602,269 Embolic devices capable of in-situ reinforcement 76 2001
6,723,112 Bioactive three loop coil 10 2001
6,569,179 Bioactive three loop coil 8 2001
6,623,493 Vaso-occlusive member assembly with multiple detaching points 18 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
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
8,016,852 Bioactive components for incorporation with vaso-occlusive members 0 2003
7,488,332 Vaso-occlusive coils with non-overlapping sections 2 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
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
8,372,062 Detachable aneurysm neck bridge 0 2012
 
TARGET THERAPEUTICS, INC. (26)
5,382,260 Embolization device and apparatus including an introducer cartridge and method for delivering the same 116 1992
5,423,849 Vasoocclusion device containing radiopaque fibers 151 1993
5,891,130 Axially detachable embolic coil assembly 80 1994
5,549,624 Fibered vasooclusion coils 133 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
5,578,074 Implant delivery method and assembly 112 1994
D407818 Spiral vaso-occlusion coil 6 1995
6,096,022 Bi-directional catheter 12 1995
5,700,258 Complex coils having fibered centers 40 1995
5,882,334 Balloon/delivery catheter assembly with adjustable balloon positioning 39 1995
5,658,308 Bioactive occlusion coil 58 1995
5,792,154 Soft-ended fibered micro vaso-occlusive devices 24 1996
5,868,754 Medical retrieval device 40 1996
5,843,118 Fibered micro vaso-occlusive devices 84 1997
D411618 Spiral vaso-occlusion coil 2 1997
5,911,731 Anatomically shaped vasoocclusive devices 47 1997
6,033,423 Multiple layered vaso-occlusive coils 23 1997
5,935,145 Vaso-occlusive device with attached polymeric materials 34 1998
5,976,162 Soft-ended fibered micro vaso-occlusive devices 68 1998
6,022,340 Ballon/delivery catheter assembly with adjustable balloOn positioning 6 1998
5,980,550 Water-soluble coating for bioactive vasoocclusive devices 35 1998
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
 
EVALVE, INC. (25)
7,666,204 Multi-catheter steerable guiding system and methods of use 3 2003
7,563,267 Fixation device and methods for engaging tissue 21 2003
7,608,091 Methods and apparatus for cardiac valve repair 11 2003
7,704,269 Methods and apparatus for cardiac valve repair 0 2003
7,563,273 Methods and devices for capturing and fixing leaflets in valve repair 21 2004
7,288,097 Surgical device for connecting soft tissue 15 2004
7,998,151 Leaflet suturing 0 2004
7,753,923 Leaflet suturing 13 2004
7,811,296 Fixation devices for variation in engagement of tissue 1 2004
7,604,646 Locking mechanisms for fixation devices and methods of engaging tissue 15 2005
7,635,329 Methods and devices for tissue grasping and assessment 27 2005
7,682,369 Surgical device for connecting soft tissue 1 2006
7,736,388 Fixation devices, systems and methods for engaging tissue 2 2007
8,187,299 Methods and apparatus for cardiac valve repair 0 2007
8,029,518 Methods and devices for capturing and fixing leaflets in valve repair 0 2007
7,655,015 Fixation devices, systems and methods for engaging tissue 6 2007
8,323,334 Methods and apparatus for cardiac valve repair 0 2009
7,682,319 Steerable access sheath and methods of use 4 2009
8,216,256 Detachment mechanism for implantable fixation devices 0 2009
8,343,174 Locking mechanisms for fixation devices and methods of engaging tissue 0 2009
8,052,592 Methods and devices for tissue grasping and assessment 0 2009
8,057,493 Fixation devices, systems and methods for engaging tissue 0 2009
8,123,703 Steerable access sheath and methods of use 0 2010
7,981,123 Surgical device for connecting soft tissue 0 2010
8,216,230 Cardiac valve leaflet attachment device and methods thereof 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
 
CONCEPTUS, INC. (23)
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
6,526,979 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
7,237,552 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
8,235,047 Methods and devices for deployment into a lumen 0 2006
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
7,934,504 Deployment actuation system for intrafallopian contraception 6 2009
8,079,364 Deployment actuation system for intrafallopian contraception 0 2011
8,381,733 Deployment actuation system 0 2011
8,356,599 Occlusion devices and methods 0 2011
8,327,852 Occlusion devices and methods 0 2011
 
MICROVENTION, INC. (21)
6,015,424 Apparatus and method for vascular embolization 76 1998
6,165,193 Vascular embolization with an expansible implant 72 1998
6,238,403 Filamentous embolic device with expansible elements 67 1999
6,375,669 Apparatus and method for vascular embolization 22 1999
6,299,619 Methods for embolizing a target vascular site 51 2000
6,605,101 Microcoil vaso-occlusive device with multi-axis secondary configuration 18 2000
6,602,261 Filamentous embolic device with expansile elements 58 2001
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
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
 
THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA (11)
5,540,680 Endovascular electrolytically detachable wire and tip for the formation of thrombus in arteries, veins, aneurysms, vascular malformations and arteriovenous fistulas 149 1994
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
5,743,905 Partially insulated occlusion device 105 1996
6,083,220 Endovascular electrolytically detachable wire and tip for the formation of thrombus in arteries, veins, aneurysms, vascular malformations and arteriovenous fistulas 46 1996
6,010,498 Endovascular electrolytically detachable wire and tip for the formation of thrombus in arteries, veins, aneurysms, vascular malformations and arteriovenous fistulas 61 1997
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
5,925,037 Endovascular electrolytically detachable wire and tip for the formation of thrombus in arteries, veins, aneurysms, vascular malformations and arteriovenous fistulas 44 1997
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
 
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC. (10)
5,709,224 Method and device for permanent vessel occlusion 297 1995
6,270,495 Method and device for enhancing vessel occlusion 31 1996
6,077,261 Device for permanent vessel occlusion 24 1997
6,190,373 Axially detachable embolic coil assembly 56 1998
6,656,173 Method and device for enhancing vessel occlusion 21 2001
8,425,550 Embolic coils 0 2004
8,007,509 Coil assemblies, components and methods 0 2005
7,771,451 Method and apparatus for the deployment of vaso-occlusive coils 1 2006
8,152,839 Embolic coils 0 2006
8,414,927 Cross-linked polymer particles 0 2007
 
MICRUS ENDOVASCULAR CORPORATION (9)
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
7,422,569 Vasoocclusive coil with enhanced therapeutic strand structure 19 2003
7,147,618 Intravascular device push wire delivery system 10 2003
7,198,613 Apparatus for deployment of micro-coil using a catheter 18 2004
7,740,637 Apparatus and method for deployment of a therapeutic device using a catheter 4 2007
8,034,075 Tethered coil for treatment of body lumens 0 2007
8,298,256 Apparatus and method for deployment of a therapeutic device using a catheter 0 2010
8,366,738 Tethered coil for treatment of body lumens 0 2011
 
COVIDIEN LP (7)
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
8,333,201 Method for permanent occlusion of fallopian tube 0 2011
 
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
 
CODMAN & SHURTLEFF, INC. (4)
7,195,648 Intravascular stent device 14 2003
6,960,228 Intravascular stent device 5 2003
7,247,159 Activatable bioactive vascular occlusive device 0 2004
7,244,261 Activatable bioactive vascular occlusive device 0 2004
 
COOK MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC (4)
5,797,953 Helical embolization coil 79 1996
6,117,157 Helical embolization coil 46 1998
7,704,245 Large diameter delivery catheter/sheath 1 2004
7,968,038 Large diameter delivery catheter/sheath 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
 
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
 
BOARD OF REGENTS, THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM (3)
6,368,338 Occlusion method and apparatus 104 1999
6,551,340 Vasoocclusion coil device having a core therein 26 1999
6,994,717 Occlusion method and apparatus 17 2002
 
MEDTRONIC AVE, INC. (2)
5,690,671 Embolic elements and methods and apparatus for their delivery 215 1994
6,165,198 Embolic elements and methods and apparatus for their delivery 83 1998
 
SCIMED LIFE SYSTEMS, INC. (2)
5,895,411 Embolizing system 73 1997
5,891,155 Embolizing system 48 1997
 
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
 
THE TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK (2)
7,758,596 Method and apparatus for circulatory valve repair 4 2002
7,464,712 Method and apparatus for circulatory valve repair 14 2004
 
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
 
ABBOTT VASCULAR INC. (1)
8,409,273 Multi-catheter steerable guiding system and methods of use 0 2007
 
ACARIX A/S (1)
8,171,936 Contraceptive transcervical fallopian tube occlusion devices and methods 2 2010
 
ALIEN TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION (1)
7,428,904 Contraceptive transcervical fallopian tube occlusion devices and their delivery 8 2004
 
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
 
CORRIS NEUROVASCULAR, INC. (1)
7,294,123 Activatable bioactive vascular occlusive device and method of use 6 2003
 
EVALVA, INC. (1)
7,938,827 Cardiac valve leaflet attachment device and methods thereof 1 2009
 
HYSTERX, INC. (1)
6,764,488 Devices and methods for occlusion of the uterine arteries 47 2000
 
MICRO VENTION, INC. (1)
7,572,288 Aneurysm treatment device and method of use 1 2001
 
PULSAR VASCULAR, INC. (1)
8,388,650 Systems and methods for supporting or occluding a physiological opening or cavity 0 2009
 
VALSPAR SOURCING, INC. (1)
8,192,676 Container having barrier properties and method of manufacturing the same 0 2004
 
OTHER [CHECK PATENT PROFILE FOR ASSIGNMENT INFORMATION] (1)
8,439,871 Stretch resistant therapeutic device 0 2012