Devices For Vascular Occlusion
An occlusive device, occlusive device delivery system, method of using, and method of delivering an occlusive device, and method of making an occlusive device to treat various intravascular conditions is described.
1 . An occlusive device for medical treatment of a lumen, comprising:
a holding portion formed from a plurality of wires braided into a cylindrical shape with a closed proximal end; the closed proximal end having a first aperture;
a catheter having a distal end that is detachably connected to the holding portion;
the catheter having a passage extending to the distal end of the catheter and being aligned with the first aperture of the holding portion;
wherein embolic material within the passage of the catheter is advanceable through the passage, through the first aperture, and within the cylindrical shape of the holding portion.