Multi-element intravascular occlusion device

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5443478
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07939296

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A multi-element occlusion device (10, 20, 30, 40) provides an improvement over existing systems by increasing the occupation of a vascular lumen. The device (10, 20, 30) comprises an anchoring element (12, 22, 32), a lead element (14, 24, 34) and at least one fiber (16, 26, 36) attaching said elements. The elements and fibers produce a cumulative occlusive effect greater than the sum of the individual elements. When placed in the blood stream, the anchoring element (12, 22, 32) lodges against the vessel wall and the lead element (14, 24, 34) is carried to a position distal thereto. With the use of multi-element deployment, the device (10, 20, 30) decreases the risk of continued canalization and recanalization.

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BOARD OF REGENTS THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM201 WEST 7TH STREET AUSTIN TX 78701

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Purdy, Phillip D Dallas, TX 24 2675

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