Partially insulated occlusion device
First Claim
1. An occluding device comprising an elongated body member having a proximal end and a distal end and a body length between said proximal and distal ends, a detachable joint attached to said body member proximal end capable of conducting an electrical current through said joint to said body member, wherein said body member is comprised of at least a proximal conductive region comprising a conductive material and a distal insulated region having a length between about 5 and 25% of the body length wherein said distal insulated region is insulated with a polyxylylene polymer.
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Abstract
This is a device used in the occlusion of various lumen and other cavities in the body. In particular, it may be used to form an endovascular occlusion through the application of a radio-frequency modulated voltage to the device after its placement in the body. The elongated device is distally insulated to optimize its occlusive activity without harm to the body.
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- 1. An occluding device comprising an elongated body member having a proximal end and a distal end and a body length between said proximal and distal ends, a detachable joint attached to said body member proximal end capable of conducting an electrical current through said joint to said body member, wherein said body member is comprised of at least a proximal conductive region comprising a conductive material and a distal insulated region having a length between about 5 and 25% of the body length wherein said distal insulated region is insulated with a polyxylylene polymer.
- 6. An occluding device comprising an elongated tubular braided body member having a proximal end and a distal end and a body length between said proximal and distal ends, a detachable joint attached to said body member proximal end capable of conducting an electrical current through said joint to said body member, wherein said body member is comprised of at least a proximal conductive region comprising a conductive material and a distal insulated region having a length between about 5 and 25% of the body length.
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