Expansible neck bridge
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1. An apparatus for bridging a neck of an aneurysm, comprising:
- a base section;
at least one strut extending outwardly from the base section;
wherein the at least one strut is configured to be lodged inside an aneurysm substantially bridging the neck of the aneurysm; and
a swellable material selectively disposed on the at least one strut.
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Abstract
This is a medical device for bridging, and at least partially obstructing, the neck of a vascular aneurysm. In general, it is a device used to stabilize the presence of vaso-occlusive devices (such as helically wound coils) in the aneurysm. The device forms a support framework, including a base and strut(s) extending from and fixed to the base. It also includes swellable material selectively attached to the struts covering the neck portion of the aneurysm. The device, placed inside the aneurysm sac, provides therapeutic effect to the aneurysm.
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1. An apparatus for bridging a neck of an aneurysm, comprising:
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a base section;
at least one strut extending outwardly from the base section;
wherein the at least one strut is configured to be lodged inside an aneurysm substantially bridging the neck of the aneurysm; and
a swellable material selectively disposed on the at least one strut. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. An apparatus for bridging a neck of an aneurysm, comprising:
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a base section;
a plurality of struts extending from the base section forming a plurality of loops;
wherein the plurality of struts are configured to be lodged inside an aneurysm substantially bridging the neck of an aneurysm; and
a swellable material selectively disposed on the plurality of struts at the neck of the aneurysm. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37)
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