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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 20, 2008
Filed:
Jan. 14, 2003
Thomas J. Whalen, Ii, Encinitas, CA (US);
Earl Slee, Laguna Niguel, CA (US);
Amanda Conner, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA (US);
Thomas J. Whalen, II, Encinitas, CA (US);
Earl Slee, Laguna Niguel, CA (US);
Amanda Conner, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA (US);
Micro Therapeutics, Inc., Irvine, CA (US);
Abstract
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 balloon is not required. In one embodiment, the compositions employed in the methods of this invention comprise a biocompatible polymer, a biocompatible solvent and a biocompatible contrast agent wherein the viscosity of this composition is at least about 1000 centistokes at 40° C. and, preferably, at least about 2500 centistokes at 40° C.