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Stretch resistant vaso-occlusive coils
Assignee: Stryker European Operations Holdings LLC
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Filing: 1996-09-20
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Granted: 1998-11-10
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Expires: 2016-09-20
Abstract
Abstract This is an implantable vaso-occlusive device. It is typically a vaso-occlusive coil comprised of a primary helically wound coil which may then be wound into a secondary shape. Central to the invention is the use of a stretch-resisting member fixedly attached within at least a portion of the primary coil. The stretch-resisting member may be formed into coil tips at the ends of the coil by melting the polymeric fibers or alloys or by attaching the fibers with a glue. This stretch-resisting member is for the primary purpose of preventing stretching of the coil during movement of that coil, e.g., by retrieval or repositioning after deployment. The device typically has a self-forming secondary shape made from a pre-formed primary linear helically wound coil, although it need not have the secondary form. External fibers may be attached to the device and affixed to the pre-formed linear member to increase. The vaso-occlusive member may be also be covered with a fibrous braid. The device is typically introduced into the body through a catheter. The device is passed axially through the catheter sheath and assumes its secondary form upon exiting the catheter.
Inventors
- 👤 Christopher G. M. Ken
- 👤 Son M. Gia
- 👤 Erik T. Engelson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 22:08
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M29/00; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/12; A61B17/12022; A61B17/12099; A61B17/12109; A61B17/12113; A61B17/12131; A61B17/1214; A61B17/12145; A61B17/1215; A61B17/12154; A61B2017/00831; A61B2017/00867; A61B2017/1205; A61B2017/12054; A61B2017/12063; A61B90/00; A61B90/39; A61B2090/3937; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/02; A61F2/30; A61F2002/30001; A61F2002/30003; A61F2002/3006; A61F2002/30092; A61F2210/00; A61F2210/0014; A61F2210/0019
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 25
Claim 1
Independent Claim
107 words
A vaso-occlusive device comprising: i. an outer helically wound primary coil having a first end, a second end, an axis between said first and second ends, and having a lumen between said first end and second end; ii. a stretch-resisting polymeric member extending through at least a portion of said lumen and fixedly attached to said primary coil in at least two axially separated locations; and iii. a deployment tip attached to at least one of said first end or said second end and said deployment tip comprises an electrolytically detachable end adapted to detach from a pusher by imposition of an electric current on said pusher.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
107 words
A vaso-occlusive device comprising: i. an outer helically wound primary coil having a first end, a second end, an axis between said first and second ends, and having a lumen between said first end and second end; ii. a stretch-resisting polymeric member extending through at least a portion of said lumen and fixedly attached to said primary coil in at least two axially separated locations; and iii. a deployment tip attached to at least one of said first end or said second end and said deployment tip comprises an electrolytically detachable end adapted to detach from a pusher by imposition of an electric current on said pusher.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The device of claim 1, wherein said polymeric stretch-resisting member comprises at least one fiber.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
The device of claim 1, wherein said polymeric stretch-resisting member comprises multiple fibers.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
The device of claim 1, wherein said polymeric stretch-resisting member comprises a wire.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
The device of claim 1, wherein said polymeric stretch-resisting member comprises a helical coil.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
The device of claim 1, wherein said outer helically wound primary coil is configured to form a secondary shape.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
The device of claim 1, wherein said helically wound coil comprises a metal selected from the group consisting of platinum, palladium, rhodium, gold, tungsten, and their alloys.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
The device of claim 7, wherein said helically wound coil comprises an alloy of platinum and tungsten.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
24 words
The device of claim 1, wherein said helically wound coil comprises an alloy selected from the group consisting of stainless steels and super-elastic alloys.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
15 words
The device of claim 9, wherein said helically wound coil comprises a nickel-titanium super-elastic alloy.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
17 words
The device of claim 1, wherein said polymeric stretch-resisting member comprises a polymer containing a radio-opaque filler.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
15 words
The device of claim 1, additionally comprising external filamentary material attached to said primary coil.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
13 words
The device of claim 12, wherein the polymeric stretch-resisting member comprises a thermoplastic.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
11 words
The device of claim 13, wherein said thermoplastic comprises polyethylene terephthalate.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
23 words
The device of claim 13, wherein said thermoplastic also forms a cap at located on at least one end of said primary coil.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
17 words
The device of claim 15, wherein said cap is of the same diameter as said primary coil.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
17 words
The device of claim 15, wherein said thermoplastic forms caps at both ends of said primary coil.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
20 words
The device of claim 1, wherein the polymeric stretch-resisting member adheres to at least one end of said primary coil.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
28 words
The device of claim 1, wherein the polymeric stretch-resisting member extends through said lumen and is fixedly attached to at least one of said first and second ends.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
13 words
The device of claim 1, wherein the polymeric stretch-resisting member comprises a ribbon.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
25 words
The device of claim 20, wherein said ribbon comprises a metal selected from the group consisting of platinum, palladium, rhodium, gold, tungsten, and their alloys.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
15 words
The device of claim 21, wherein said ribbon comprises an alloy of platinum and tungsten.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
24 words
The device of claim 20, wherein said helically wound coil comprises an alloy selected from the group consisting of stainless steels and super-elastic alloys.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
15 words
The device of claim 23, wherein said helically wound coil comprises a nickel-titanium super-elastic alloy.
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