| Patent Number |
Title Of Patent |
Date Issued |
| RE39456 |
Radioactive embolizing compositions |
January 2, 2007 |
| Disclosed are novel radioactive compositions which are particularly suited for treating solid mass tumors via catheter delivery. |
| 7384426 |
Intracranial stent and method of use |
June 10, 2008 |
| A stent and stent catheter for intra-cranial use. The stent is a rolled sheet stent and is releasably mounted on the distal tip of the catheter by means of a non-sliding retention and release mechanism. The non-sliding release mechanism is operated remotely at the proximal end of the |
| 7374568 |
Methods for embolizing aneurysmal sites with a high viscosity embolizing composition |
May 20, 2008 |
| Novel methods for embolizing blood vessels which are particularly suited for treating aneurysms are provided. The presently disclosed methods provide for the embolization of aneurysms wherein occlusion of the neck of the aneurysm during embolization by a flow arresting device such as |
| 7323005 |
Intracranial stent and method of use |
January 29, 2008 |
| A stent and stent catheter for intra-cranial use. The stent is a rolled sheet stent and is releasably mounted on the distal tip of the catheter with a low profile retaining tab. The stent is rolled tightly on the distal tip of the catheter and flexibility of the tightly rolled stent is |
| 7300458 |
Medical implant having a curlable matrix structure |
November 27, 2007 |
| A medical implant, having a proximal and a distal end, that is preformed to assume a superimposed structure at an implantation site but can be made to take on a volume-reduced form making it possible to introduce it with a micro-catheter and a guide wire arranged at the proximal end, wit |
| 7118656 |
Thin film stent |
October 10, 2006 |
| A method for fabricating a stent or other medical device by creating a free standing thin film of metal. |
| 7083643 |
Methods for treating aneurysms |
August 1, 2006 |
| This invention is directed to methods for treating aneurysms wherein the aneurysmal sac is filled with a non-particulate agent or plurality of such agents and/or with a fluid composition which solidifies in situ. Filling of the aneurysmal sac employs sufficient amount of the non-part |
| 7022318 |
Kit of parts for treating urinary incontinence in mammals |
April 4, 2006 |
| Disclosed are methods for treating urinary incontinence in a mammal wherein a composition comprising a biocompatible polymer, a biocompatible solvent, and a contrast agent is delivered to the periurethral tissue of the mammal. |
| 7018365 |
Threaded syringe with quick stop |
March 28, 2006 |
| A threaded syringe provides a mechanism by which a clinician can deliver a viscous fluid through a relatively small lumen and can obtain tactile or audible feedback of delivery. The threaded syringe allows for delivery of more viscous fluids with less force and/or allows for more control |
| 7011677 |
Methods for vascular reconstruction of diseased arteries |
March 14, 2006 |
| Disclosed are methods for vascular reconstruction of diseased, non-aneurysmal arteries. |
| 7011674 |
Expandable stent apparatus and method |
March 14, 2006 |
| An expandable stent has a sheeted material which is expanded from a compacted configuration to an expanded configuration. The sheet is maintained in the compacted configuration at least in part by operation of a dynamic force, and the expansion occurs at least in part by removal of t |
| 6964657 |
Catheter system and method for injection of a liquid embolic composition and a solidification ag |
November 15, 2005 |
| A catheter according to the present invention includes a multiple lumen catheter for delivery of a liquid embolic composition through a first lumen and delivery of a solidification agent through a second lumen. The catheter allows adjustment of the relative longitudinal position of the |
| 6962689 |
High viscosity embolizing compositions |
November 8, 2005 |
| Disclosed are novel compositions for embolizing blood vessels which are particularly suited for treating vascular lesions via catheter deliver. |
| 6916337 |
Rolled stent with waveform perforation pattern |
July 12, 2005 |
| A stent fabricated from a rolled sheet. The sheet is perforated with wave form perforations to provide flexibility during insertion and in the body. |
| 6878369 |
Methods for treating urinary incontinence in mammals |
April 12, 2005 |
| Disclosed are methods for treating urinary incontinence in a mammal wherein a composition comprising a biocompatible polymer, a biocompatible solvent, and a contrast agent is delivered to the periurethral tissue of the mammal. |
| 6858219 |
Methods for sterilizing male mammals |
February 22, 2005 |
| Disclosed are compositions suitable for use in embolizing blood vessels which compositions comprise a polymer, a biocompatible solvent and a contrast agent. The polymer is selected from the group consisting of polyacrylonitrile, polyurethane, polyvinylacetate, cellulose acetate butyr |
| 6759028 |
Methods for treating AVM's using radioactive compositions |
July 6, 2004 |
| Disclosed are methods for treating AVMs in a mammal by use of a radiation composition. |
| 6756031 |
Compositions for use in embolizing blood vessels |
June 29, 2004 |
| Disclosed are compositions suitable for use in embolizing blood vessels which compositions comprise a polymer, a biocompatible solvent and a contrast agent. The polymer is selected from the group consisting of polyacrylonitrile, polyurethane, polyvinylacetate, cellulose acetate butyr |
| 6699222 |
Contoured syringe and novel luer hub and methods for embolizing blood vessels |
March 2, 2004 |
| Disclosed are novel syringes and catheters for delivering compositions which form solid masses in vivo. These syringes and catheters are particularly useful for delivering embolizing compositions intravascularly. |
| 6669719 |
Intracranial stent and method of use |
December 30, 2003 |
| A stent and stent catheter for intra-cranial use. The stent is a rolled sheet stent and is releasably mounted on the distal tip of the catheter by means of a non-sliding retention and release mechanism. The non-sliding release mechanism is operated remotely at the proximal end of the cat |
| 6645167 |
Methods for embolizing vascular sites with an embolizing composition |
November 11, 2003 |
| Disclosed are novel methods for embolizing blood vessels comprising delivering, via a catheter, an embolic composition comprising a biocompatible polymer, a biocompatible water insoluble contrast agent, and a biocompatible solvent. In one embodiment, the method is conducted during a |
| 6569417 |
Methods for treating urinary incontinence in mammals |
May 27, 2003 |
| Disclosed are methods for treating urinary incontinence in a mammal wherein a composition comprising a biocompatible polymer, a biocompatible solvent, and a contrast agent is delivered to the periurethral tissue of the mammal. |
| 6569190 |
Methods for treating aneurysms |
May 27, 2003 |
| This invention is directed to methods for treating aneurysms wherein the aneurysmal sac is filled with a non-particulate agent or plurality of such agents and/or with a fluid composition which solidifies in situ. Filling of the aneurysmal sac employs sufficient amount of the non-particul |
| 6565601 |
Methods for vascular reconstruction of diseased arteries |
May 20, 2003 |
| Disclosed are methods for vascular reconstruction of diseased, non-aneurysmal arteries. |
| 6565551 |
Contoured syringe and novel luer hub and methods for embolizing blood vessels |
May 20, 2003 |
| Disclosed are novel syringes and catheters for delivering compositions which form solid masses in vivo. These syringes and catheters are particularly useful for delivering embolizing compositions intravascularly. |
| 6562317 |
Radioactive embolizing compositions |
May 13, 2003 |
| Disclosed are novel radioactive compositions which are particularly suited for treating solid mass tumors via catheter delivery. |
| 6558367 |
Catheter system and method for injection of a liquid embolic composition and a solidification ag |
May 6, 2003 |
| A catheter according to the present invention includes a multiple lumen catheter for delivery of a liquid embolic composition through a first lumen and delivery of a solidification agent through a second lumen. The catheter allows adjustment of the relative longitudinal position of the |
| 6555104 |
Methods for treating urinary incontinence in mammals |
April 29, 2003 |
| Disclosed are methods for treating incontinence in a mammal wherein a composition comprising a biocompatible polymer, a biocompatible solvent, and a contrast agent is delivered to the periurethral tissue of a mammal. |
| 6544217 |
Guidewire-occluded balloon catheter |
April 8, 2003 |
| A balloon catheter having a proximal end and a distal end and a main axial lumen extending therebetween is provided with an inflation seal such that the presence of a guidewire in the inflation seal forms a fluid-tight seal for retaining fluid in the balloon and causing inflation thereof |
| 6531111 |
High viscosity embolizing compositions |
March 11, 2003 |
| Disclosed are novel compositions for embolizing blood vessels which are particularly suited for treating vascular lesions via catheter delivery. |
| 6527919 |
Thin film stent |
March 4, 2003 |
| A method for fabricating a stent or other medical device by creating a free standing thin film of metal. |
| 6527732 |
Torsionally compensated guidewire |
March 4, 2003 |
| A guidewire includes a core and a coil in composite cooperation to enable the guidewire to be used within tortuous regions of the vasculature. The core has a proximal region and a distal region. The distal region includes a flattened end and a tang for connecting the core to the coil. Th |
| 6511472 |
Interface needle and method for creating a blunt interface between delivered liquids |
January 28, 2003 |
| An interface needle is used for connecting a syringe to a catheter to create a blunt interface between two or more liquids being delivered through the catheter. The interface needle is particularly useful for creating a blunt interface between a biocompatible solvent and a liquid emb |
| 6511468 |
Device and method for controlling injection of liquid embolic composition |
January 28, 2003 |
| A liquid embolic delivery system is provided for trapping an injected liquid embolic composition to prevent the liquid embolic from solidifying or otherwise passing outside of an embolization area. The delivery system includes a catheter for delivery of a liquid embolic composition and a |
| 6503244 |
High pressure injection system |
January 7, 2003 |
| A catheter and system for delivering viscous fluid, under high pressures, into the vasculature of a patient includes a catheter body having a proximal end and a distal end, a reinforcing member surrounding at least a portion of the proximal end, and a compression fitting surrounding the |
| 6475466 |
Methods for treating endoleaks during endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms |
November 5, 2002 |
| Disclosed are methods for treating endoleaks arising from endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms. The disclosed methods involve the in situ sealing of endoleaks after placement of an endovascular prostheses in the abdominal aorta. Sealing of endoleaks is achieved by injection |
| 6454738 |
Methods for delivering in vivo uniform dispersed embolic compositions of high viscosity |
September 24, 2002 |
| Disclosed are novel techniques for embolizing blood vessels which are particularly suited for treating vascular lesions via catheter delivery of an embolic composition. |
| 6432128 |
Intracranial stent and method of use |
August 13, 2002 |
| A stent and stent catheter for intra-cranial use. The stent is a rolled sheet stent and is releasably mounted on the distal tip of the catheter with a low profile retaining tab. The stent is rolled tightly on the distal tip of the catheter and flexibility of the tightly rolled stent is |
| 6406490 |
Rolled stent with waveform perforation pattern |
June 18, 2002 |
| A stent fabricated from a rolled sheet. The sheet is perforated with wave form perforations to provide flexibility during insertion and in the body. |
| 6406487 |
Expandable stent apparatus and method |
June 18, 2002 |
| An expandable stent has a sheeted material which is expanded from a compacted configuration to an expanded configuration. The sheet is maintained in the compacted configuration at least in part by operation of a dynamic force, and the expansion occurs at least in part by removal of t |
| 6342202 |
Compositions for use in embolizing blood vessels |
January 29, 2002 |
| Disclosed are compositions suitable for use in embolizing blood vessels which compositions comprise a polymer, a biocompatible solvent and a contrast agent. The polymer is selected from the group consisting of polyacrylonitrile, polyurethane, polyvinylacetate, cellulose acetate butyr |
| 6335384 |
Methods for embolizing blood vessels |
January 1, 2002 |
| Disclosed are methods useful for treating vascular lesions wherein a non-particulate agent such as a metal coil is introduced into a vascular site (e.g., an aneurysm cavity) in conjunction with an embolizing composition comprising a biocompatible polymer and a biocompatible solvent.T |
| 6333020 |
Methods for treating AVM's using radio active compositions |
December 25, 2001 |
| Disclosed are methods for treating AVMs in a mammal by use of a radiation composition. |
| 6307985 |
Optical transmission system |
October 23, 2001 |
| It is the objective of the present invention to resolve the limitations on transmission capacity and distance in a system by means of a simple design, through the provision of a means for restraining the deterioration in transmission characteristics that is the result of accumulation ove |
| 6306124 |
Microcatheter |
October 23, 2001 |
| Disclosed is an elongate flexible microcatheter, for diagnostic and or therapeutic applications. The microcatheter is provided with a small outside diameter and high degree of flexibility, to facilitate negotiation of small, tortuous vessels such as those encountered in intercranial |
| 6303100 |
Methods for inhibiting the formation of potential endoleaks associated with endovascular repair |
October 16, 2001 |
| Disclosed are methods for inhibiting the formation of potential endoleaks associated with endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms which comprise the in situ embolization of blood vessels associated with the aneurysmal sac prior to placement of an endovascular prostheses in the |
| 6258114 |
Hoop stent |
July 10, 2001 |
| A wire frame stent and stent delivery system for inserting the stent into the body. |
| 6254628 |
Intracranial stent |
July 3, 2001 |
| A stent and stent catheter for intra-cranial use. The stent is a rolled sheet stent and is releasably mounted on the distal tip of the catheter by means of a non-sliding retention and release mechanism. The non-sliding release mechanism is operated remotely at the proximal end of the cat |
| 6254588 |
Microcatheter |
July 3, 2001 |
| Disclosed is an elongate flexible microcatheter, for diagnostic and or therapeutic applications. The microcatheter is provided with a small outside diameter and high degree of flexibility, to facilitate negotiation of small, tortuous vessels such as those encountered in intercranial |
| 6241719 |
Method for forming a radioactive stent |
June 5, 2001 |
| Disclosed are methods for the endovascular formation of a radioactive stent using a radioactive composition. These compositions are delivered to one or more vascular sites in a mammal as a fluid composition which solidifies in vivo to form a solid, coherent radioactive mass, preferably i |
