Occlusion device and method of use thereof
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1. A device comprising:
- a hub extending from a upstream end to a downstream end and along a central axis;
a plurality of struts attaching to the hub and extending upstream from the hub;
a plurality of attachment lines each having a first end attaching to the hub; and
an inflatable balloon positioned downstream of the hub and having an open upstream end and a closed downstream end, wherein a second end of each of the plurality of attachment lines attaches to a perimeter of the open upstream end, wherein the closed downstream end is free to move away and downstream from the hub upon inflation of the balloon and wherein the balloon is impermeable to fluid flow when inflated.
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Abstract
One aspect of the present invention provides a device for occluding a body cavity. In one embodiment, the occlusion device includes include a hub extending from an upstream end to a downstream end and along a central axis. A number of struts are attached to the upstream end and extend upstream from the hub. An expandable balloon is attached to the downstream end and extending downstream from the hub. Another aspect of the present invention provides a method for occluding fluid flow within in a body cavity including placing an occlusion device within the body cavity.
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12 Claims
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1. A device comprising:
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a hub extending from a upstream end to a downstream end and along a central axis; a plurality of struts attaching to the hub and extending upstream from the hub; a plurality of attachment lines each having a first end attaching to the hub; and an inflatable balloon positioned downstream of the hub and having an open upstream end and a closed downstream end, wherein a second end of each of the plurality of attachment lines attaches to a perimeter of the open upstream end, wherein the closed downstream end is free to move away and downstream from the hub upon inflation of the balloon and wherein the balloon is impermeable to fluid flow when inflated. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A device comprising:
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a hub extending from a upstream end to a downstream end and along a central axis; a plurality of struts attaching to the hub and extending upstream from the hub; a holding mechanism positioned at an upstream end of at least one of the plurality of struts; a plurality of attachment lines each having a first end attaching to the hub; and an inflatable balloon positioned downstream of the hub and having an open upstream end and a closed downstream end, wherein a second end of each of the plurality of attachment lines attaches to a perimeter of the open upstream end, wherein the closed downstream end is free to move away and downstream from the hub upon inflation of the balloon and wherein the balloon is impermeable to fluid flow when inflated.
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