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WO2002069783A3 - Device and methods for treating vascular malformations - Google Patents

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WO2002069783A3
WO2002069783A3 PCT/US2001/050203 US0150203W WO02069783A3 WO 2002069783 A3 WO2002069783 A3 WO 2002069783A3 US 0150203 W US0150203 W US 0150203W WO 02069783 A3 WO02069783 A3 WO 02069783A3
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treating vascular
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Ivan Sepetka
Martin Dieck
Son Gia
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Concentric Medical Inc
Ivan Sepetka
Martin Dieck
Son Gia
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Priority to CA002431594A priority patent/CA2431594A1/en
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Abstract

A device (200) for treating an aneurysm includes a cover (202) covering the neck of an aneurysm and a lateral portion (210) extending into the aneurysm. The cover (202) is also used to cover the neck of the aneurysm thereby isolating the aneurysm form the parental vessel.
PCT/US2001/050203 2000-10-24 2001-10-24 Device and methods for treating vascular malformations WO2002069783A2 (en)

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EP01273063A EP1335772A4 (en) 2000-10-24 2001-10-24 Device and methods for treating vascular malformations
CA002431594A CA2431594A1 (en) 2000-10-24 2001-10-24 Device and methods for treating vascular malformations

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