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US8936616B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-8936616-B2 |
| Application number | US-79607010-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Jun 8, 2010 |
| Priority date | Nov 30, 2007 |
| Publication date | Jan 20, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jan 20, 2015 |
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The present invention provides, in certain aspects, devices and methods for plugging passageways and other open spaces in the body. In one embodiment, a plugging assembly comprises a first plug member and a second plug member, wherein the second plug member is configured to contact and move a portion of the first plug member in plugging a body passageway. These plug members may be formed with one or more of a variety of biocompatible materials including some that are naturally derived and some that are non-naturally derived. In another embodiment, such a plugging assembly is combined with a device that is suitable for delivering the assembly into a body passageway.
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What is claimed is: 1. A device for plugging a passageway in the body, comprising: a first plug member comprised of a porous matrix material configured to promote cellular invasion and ingrowth into said first plug member, said first plug member having a proximal segment and a distal segment; a removable second plug member comprised of a porous matrix material positioned in the first plug member, wherein said second plug member comprises a rolled sheet-form material that include…
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Human Necessities · mapped topic
Human Necessities · mapped topic
Human Necessities · mapped topic
Human Necessities · mapped topic
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Human Necessities · mapped topic
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- What does patent US8936616B2 cover?
- The present invention provides, in certain aspects, devices and methods for plugging passageways and other open spaces in the body. In one embodiment, a plugging assembly comprises a first plug member and a second plug member, wherein the second plug member is configured to contact and move a portion of the first plug member in plugging a body passageway. These plug members may be formed with o…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Nelson Christopher M, Cook Biotech Inc
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A61B17/0057. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Tue Jan 20 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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