AN IMPLANT FOR OCCLUDING A PASSAGE

Application 650/KOLNP/2005 published 2006-05-12, filed 2005-04-18
An implant for occluding a passage in a circulatory system is provided comprising wire-like members being attached to first and second holders, wherein the distance between said holders being reduceable in a manner to cause the members to execute a twisting motion to yield a plurality of generally radially extending loops forming at least one fixation structure, thereby expanding, preferably unfolding, the occluding body. This implant is at least partly made of biodegradable material. (FIG. - 1)

Applicant

CARAG AG
BAHNHOFSTRASSE 9 CH-6340 BAAR SWITZERLAND

Inventor

1. SOLYMAR LASZLO 2. THOMMEN DANIEL THOMAS 3. BERNHARD JEROME

International Info

Classification: A61B 17/00,17/12
Publication Number: WO 2004/047649 A1
Application Date: 2003-11-24

Priority Information

10/306,481 US 2002-11-27