Electrolytically severable coil assembly with movable detachment point

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PATENT NO 5522836
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08266911

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This invention is an apparatus for creating an endovascular occlusion by the formation of thrombi in arteries, veins, aneurysms, vascular malformations, and arteriovenous fistulas. In particular, the invention is an assembly for electrolytically severing a portion of the endovascular device such as a coil via the use of electrolysis. The vasoocclusive device is introduced through a catheter and is intended to remain at the desired thrombus formation site. The invention further includes a method for the introduction of the device and its electrolytic separation.

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STRYKER EUROPEAN HOLDINGS III LLCTHE CORPORATION TRUST COMPANY 1209 ORANGE STREET WILMINGTON DE 19801

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Palermo, Thomas J Menlo Park, CA 57 7018

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