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Vasoocclusive coil
Assignee: Micrus Endovascular LLC
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Filing: 1998-08-25
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Granted: 2000-10-24
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Expires: 2018-08-25
Abstract
Abstract The vasoocclusive coil has a primary coil configuration with a helical loop at at least one end. The terminal helical loop can have a J-shaped configuration, preferably with a loop diameter of about 2 mm. The coil is preferably provided with helical loops at both ends, with helical loop at the proximal and distal ends of the coil acting as an anchor to prevent the coil from coming free from the location being treated and escaping into the vasculature. In a presently preferred embodiment both ends of the coil have a J-shape. In another presently preferred aspect, the vasoocclusive coil includes one or more loops intermediate the ends of the coil. The device is formed from a multi-stranded micro-cable having a plurality of flexible strands of a shape memory material and at least one radiopaque strand. The strands can be made of a shape memory nickel titanium alloy, that is highly flexible at a temperature appropriate for introduction into the body via a catheter, and that after placement will take on the therapeutic shape.
Inventors
- 👤 Daniel R. Kurz
- 👤 David A. Ferrera
- 👤 Peter Wilson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 02:30
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/12; A61B17/12022; A61B17/12099; A61B17/12109; A61B17/12113; A61B17/12131; A61B17/1214; A61B17/12145; A61B90/00; A61B90/39
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 54
Claim 1
Independent Claim
94 words
An occlusive device for use in interventional therapy and vascular surgery adapted to be inserted into a portion of a vasculature for occluding the portion of the vasculature, comprising: a vasoocclusive coil having a primary coil configuration with a loop at least one end; said vasoocclusive coil being formed from at least one multi-stranded micro-cable, each said multi-stranded micro-cable having a plurality of flexible strands of a resilient material, and at least one radiopaque strand to provide a radiopaque marker of the deployed configuration of said device made of the cable during vascular surgery.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
94 words
An occlusive device for use in interventional therapy and vascular surgery adapted to be inserted into a portion of a vasculature for occluding the portion of the vasculature, comprising: a vasoocclusive coil having a primary coil configuration with a loop at least one end; said vasoocclusive coil being formed from at least one multi-stranded micro-cable, each said multi-stranded micro-cable having a plurality of flexible strands of a resilient material, and at least one radiopaque strand to provide a radiopaque marker of the deployed configuration of said device made of the cable during vascular surgery.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The occlusive device of claim 1, wherein said vasoocclusive coil has a primary coil configuration with a helical loop at a distal end of the coil.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
The occlusive device of claim 1, wherein said helical loop has a J-shape configuration.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
The occlusive device of claim 1, wherein said vasoocclusive coil has a primary coil configuration with a helical loop at the proximal and distal ends of the coil.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The occlusive device of claim 4, wherein said helical loops each have a J-shape configuration.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The occlusive device of claim 1, wherein said helical loop has a diameter of about 2 mm.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
The occlusive device of claim 4, wherein said helical loops each have a diameter of about 2 mm.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
24 words
The occlusive device of claim 1, wherein said vasoocclusive coil comprises at least one loop intermediate the proximal and distal ends of the coil.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
22 words
The occlusive device of claim 4, wherein said vasoocclusive coil comprises two loops intermediate the proximal and distal ends of the coil.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
14 words
The occlusive device of claim 1, wherein said plurality of strands are helically wound.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
16 words
The occlusive device of claim 1, wherein said plurality of flexible strands are parallel longitudinal strands.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
19 words
The occlusive device of claim 1, wherein at least one of said plurality of strands comprises a super-elastic material.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
17 words
The occlusive device of claim 1, wherein said plurality of strands are comprised of a super-elastic material.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
15 words
The occlusive device of claim 13, wherein said super-elastic material comprises a nickel titanium alloy.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
18 words
The occlusive device of claim 1, wherein at least one of said strands comprises a shape memory material.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
23 words
The occlusive device of claim 1, wherein said plurality of flexible strands of a resilient material are comprised of a shape memory material.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
15 words
The occlusive device of claim 16, wherein said shape memory material comprises a nickel-titanium alloy.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
46 words
The occlusive device of claim 17, wherein said shape memory nickel-titanium alloy is heat treated such that the alloy is highly flexible at a temperature appropriate for introduction into the body via a catheter, and after placement, the device will take on the primary coil configuration.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
16 words
The occlusive device of claim 15, wherein said shape memory material comprises a shape memory polymer.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
23 words
The occlusive device of claim 1, wherein said plurality of strands comprises a plurality of exterior strands surrounding at least one interior strand.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
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The occlusive device of claim 1, wherein said plurality of strands comprises a plurality of exterior strands surrounding a central core.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
19 words
The occlusive device of claim 1, wherein said radiopaque strand comprises at least one centrally, axially disposed radiopaque wire.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
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The occlusive device of claim 1, wherein said radiopaque wire is made of platinum.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
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The occlusive device of claim 1, wherein said radiopaque wire is made of tungsten.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
14 words
The occlusive device of claim 1, wherein said radiopaque wire is made of gold.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
15 words
The occlusive device of claim 1, wherein said micro-cable comprises a plurality of radiopaque strands.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
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The occlusive device of claim 1, wherein said micro-cable comprises a central core.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
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The occlusive device of claim 27, wherein said central core of said micro-cable comprises copper.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
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The occlusive device of claim 27, wherein said central core of said micro-cable comprises a copper alloy.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
19 words
The occlusive device of claim 1, wherein said radiopaque wire is approximately from 0.0007 to 0.0015 inches in diameter.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
26 words
The occlusive device of claim 1, wherein said strands of the micro-cable are bundled by at least one outer cover to produce a composite banded cable.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
24 words
The occlusive device of claim 31, wherein said outer cover comprises a sheath to constrain said strands of said micro-cable about a longitudinal axis.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
29 words
The occlusive device of claim 31, wherein said outer cover comprises an outer sheath of material to provide bending stiffness and constrain said longitudinal strands about said longitudinal axis.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
18 words
The occlusive device of claim 33, wherein said sheath comprises a containment strand wound about said longitudinal strands.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
15 words
The occlusive device of claim 33, wherein said sheath is made of low friction material.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
14 words
The occlusive device of claim 33, wherein said sheath is made of a fluoropolymer.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
15 words
The occlusive device of claim 33, wherein said sheath comprises a heat shrinkable plastic tube.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
33 words
The occlusive device of claim 33, wherein said sheath comprises a plurality of heat shrink plastic covers placed to provide bending stiffness in said cable which varies with the position on said cable.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
31 words
The occlusive device of claim 31, wherein said strands of the micro-cable are bundled by a plurality of bands disposed at intervals along said micro-cable to produce a composite banded cable.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
17 words
The occlusive device of claim 39, wherein said strands are laid parallel within the composite banded cable.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
16 words
The occlusive device of claim 39, wherein said strands are twisted within the composite banded cable.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
14 words
The occlusive device of claim 39, wherein composite cable comprises a single inner micro-cable.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
31 words
The occlusive device of claim 39, wherein said exterior wrapped cover is wound at varying intervals along the outside to provide variations in the torqueability and stiffness of the composite cable.
Claim 45
Dependent Claim
19 words
The occlusive device of claim 43, wherein the width of the outer cover is varied along the composite cable.
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
31 words
The occlusive device of claim 39, wherein said outer covering varies in cross section along its length to provide bending stiffness of said composite cable which varies along said composite cable.
Claim 47
Dependent Claim
31 words
The occlusive device of claim 31, wherein the number of strands and the degree to which they extend along said composite cable within the outer covering varies along said composite cable.
Claim 48
Dependent Claim
34 words
The occlusive device of claim 33, wherein outer covering comprises a plurality of layers formed of different materials in order to provide a graduated bending and stiffness characteristic over the length of the cable.
Claim 49
Dependent Claim
18 words
The occlusive device of claim 1, wherein said multi-stranded micro-cable is approximately 0.0021 to 0.0045 inches in diameter.
Claim 50
Dependent Claim
29 words
The occlusive device of claim 39, wherein said composite micro-cable comprises a plurality of micro-cables disposed within said outer cover in order to provide desired bending and strength characteristics.
Claim 51
Dependent Claim
18 words
The occlusive device of claim 49, wherein said plurality of micro-cables are helically wound within said outer cover.
Claim 52
Dependent Claim
19 words
The occlusive device of claim 49, wherein said plurality of micro-cables extend parallel and longitudinally within said outer cover.
Claim 53
Dependent Claim
25 words
The occlusive device of claim 49, wherein said plurality of micro-cables are bundled by at least one outer cover to produce said composite banded cable.
Claim 54
Dependent Claim
20 words
The occlusive device of claim 52, wherein said plurality of micro-cables are banded at intervals by a plurality of bands.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2003-10-24 | 2004-04-24 | 2004-10-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2007-10-24 | 2008-04-24 | 2008-10-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2011-10-24 | 2012-04-24 | 2012-10-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |