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Embolic coil implant system and implantation method

  • US 9,554,805 B2
  • Filed: 08/14/2014
  • Issued: 01/31/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/15/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An insertion tool for use with an embolic coil deployment system, the insertion tool comprising:

  • a shaft having a proximal end and a distal end and a lumen configured to receive and releasably retain an engagement element on an embolic coil in said lumen, the shaft further comprising a sidewall, and an aperture in a distal region of the sidewall, wherein the distal end of the shaft is configured to be advanced into a patient'"'"'s vascular system while being pushed from the proximal end;

    a paddle formed in the sidewall and disposed at least partially within the aperture, the paddle having a proximal end attached to the sidewall and a free distal end; and

    a shoulder defined by an edge of the aperture;

    whereby the insertion tool can receive and releasably retain the engagement element of the embolic coil in the aperture on a side distal to the proximal end of the paddle attached to the sidewall.

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