Patents Assigned to Corporation du Centre de Recherche L'Universite de Montreal
  • Occlusion device for treating aneurysm and use therefor
    Patent number: 6626928
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an occlusion device for treating an aneurysm, its use and a method for treating an aneurysm. The occlusion device comprises a detachable filling element and at least one radioactive source. The detachable filling element and the radioactive source are adapted to be inserted into a vessel at least in close proximity of a neck of an aneurysm. The radioactive source stimulates neointima formation for obstructing the neck of the aneurysm or filling up the aneurysm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2003
    Assignees: Angiogene, Inc., Corporation du Centre de Recherche L'Universite de Montreal
    Inventors: Jean Raymond, Guy Leclerc