Vasoocclusion device containing radiopaque fibers
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1. A vasoocclusive device comprising a braided tubular member of braided fibers at least a portion of said braided fibers being radiopaque and at least a portion of said braided fibers being radiolucent and said tubular member having an interior cavity and a proximal and a distal end and is of a size suitable for occluding a chosen site within the human vasculature.
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This invention is a vasoocclusive device. More particularly, it is a tubular vasoocclusion braid woven from at least radiopaque fibers. The braid may also be partially woven from radiolucent fibers. Optionally, the device may contain a fibrous center or wick in its interior. The device may be continuous or segmented and a fibrous covering or element may be attached.
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- 1. A vasoocclusive device comprising a braided tubular member of braided fibers at least a portion of said braided fibers being radiopaque and at least a portion of said braided fibers being radiolucent and said tubular member having an interior cavity and a proximal and a distal end and is of a size suitable for occluding a chosen site within the human vasculature.
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