Segmented embolic system
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1. An embolic chain, comprising:
- an elongated tether member; and
,at least two embolic chain members, each of which being fixed to said tether member;
said at least two chain members being composed of an electrically conductive material configured to make contact with powered electrical contacts positioned within a lumen of a catheter to generate heat sufficient to break said elongated tether member;
wherein said tether member is plated with an electrically conductive material.
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Abstract
A catheter system utilizing one or more sensors is described. The catheter can be used as part of an embolic coil system, guidewire system, or combined embolic coil/guidewire system where the devices interact with the catheter system. A variable detachment embolic coil system and guidewire system are also described.
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12 Claims
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1. An embolic chain, comprising:
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an elongated tether member; and
,at least two embolic chain members, each of which being fixed to said tether member;
said at least two chain members being composed of an electrically conductive material configured to make contact with powered electrical contacts positioned within a lumen of a catheter to generate heat sufficient to break said elongated tether member;wherein said tether member is plated with an electrically conductive material. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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