Abstract: An occlusion device with particular utility in occlusion of left atrial appendages is described. The occlusion device embodiments utilize an inflatable balloon or expandable element used to occlude the treatment site.

Abstract: In one embodiment according to the present invention, a stent is described having a generally cylindrical body formed from a single woven nitinol wire. The distal and proximal ends of the stent include a plurality of loops, some of which include marker members used for visualizing the position of the stent. In another embodiment, the previously described stent includes an inner flow diverting layer.

Abstract: An implant delivery system is described. The implant delivery system utilizes an implant, implant wire, delivery sheath, and a torque device. The torque device may Include a cutting element to slit the delivery sheath and a clamp device to fix the position of the implant delivery wire.

Abstract: A guide device that guides a drill that drills a second bone hole in a bone in which a first bone hole is formed includes: an elongated protective portion that is inserted into the first bone hole and that defines, in an interior of the first bone hole, a pathway that extends in a longitudinal direction of the first bone hole and through which a suture passes; a guide portion that has a guide hole that specifies a guide axis and that guides the drill passing through the guide hole along the guide axis; and an arm portion that connects the protective portion with the guide portion. The guide axis is disposed at a twist position with respect to the protective portion, and the drill guided along the guide axis passes through a position at which the drill does not interfere with the suture that passes through the pathway.

Abstract: In one embodiment according to the present invention, a stent is described having a generally cylindrical body formed from a single woven nitinol wire. The distal and proximal ends of the stent include a plurality of loops, some of which include marker members used for visualizing the position of the stent. In another embodiment, the previously described stent includes an inner flow diverting layer.

Abstract: System and methods of delivering adhesive material are described for occluding target locations within a patient. The systems include a catheter configured to deliver adhesive to a target location and one or more of a light source to harden the adhesive, a retention structure to contain the adhesive prior to curing, a balloon to occupy a target location, and an open cell foam plug to occupy a target location.

Abstract: In one embodiment according to the present invention, a stent is described having a generally cylindrical body formed from a single woven nitinol wire. The distal and proximal ends of the stent include a plurality of loops, some of which include marker members used for visualizing the position of the stent. In another embodiment, the previously described stent includes an inner flow diverting layer.

Abstract: Polymer particle embolics and methods of making same are described. The particle embolics can be used as embolization agents.

Abstract: An implant delivery system is described. The implant delivery system utilizes an implant, implant wire, delivery sheath, and a torque device. The torque device may include a cutting element to slit the delivery sheath and a clamp device to fix the position of the implant delivery wire.

Abstract: An occlusion device with particular utility in occlusion of left atrial appendages is described. The occlusion device utilizes an inflatable balloon comprising a proximal portion to inflate with an inflation fluid delivered by an outer catheter body and conform to a shape of the left atrial appendage and a distal portion to fill with an adhesive delivered by an inner catheter body. The distal portion of the inflatable balloon sticks to the tissue wall of the left atrial appendage. The outer catheter body is configured to position the inner catheter body inside the outer catheter body.

Abstract: System and methods of delivering adhesive material are described for occluding target locations within a patient. The systems include a catheter configured to deliver adhesive to a target location and one or more of a light source to harden the adhesive, a retention structure to contain the adhesive prior to curing, a balloon to occupy a target location, and an open cell foam plug to occupy a target location.

Abstract: An occlusion device with particular utility in occlusion of left atrial appendages is described. The occlusion device utilizes an inflatable balloon comprising a proximal portion to inflate with an inflation fluid delivered by an outer catheter body and conform to a shape of the left atrial appendage and a distal portion to fill with an adhesive delivered by an inner catheter body. The distal portion of the inflatable balloon sticks to the tissue wall of the left atrial appendage. The outer catheter body is configured to position the inner catheter body inside the outer catheter body.

Abstract: A connector, comprising: a housing which has a first port, a second port, and a first chamber in communication with the first port and the second port; a cover, which is connected to the housing and which has a second chamber in communication with the first chamber; and a bulging portion, which is disposed in the first chamber and protrudingly extends toward the second chamber. A side groove which obliquely curves and extends towards the second chamber is provided in the first chamber. The groove structure of the connector can guide a portion of fluid which is flowing into the first chamber from the first port towards the second chamber, so as to form a spiral upward vortex, thereby enlarging a flushing region, increasing the flushing efficiency, and reducing the risk of pollution.

Abstract: In one embodiment according to the present invention, a stent is described having a generally cylindrical body formed from a single woven nitinol wire. The distal and proximal ends of the stent include a plurality of loops, some of which include marker members used for visualizing the position of the stent. In another embodiment, the previously described stent includes an inner flow diverting layer.

Abstract: A device and method are described for aspirating within a patient during the delivery of a drug-coated treatment device to help remove drug coating dislodged in a patient's blood. The drug treatment device can be a drug-coated balloon, a drug-coated stent, or similar devices. The device can include an occlusion balloon to help contain the dislodged drug coating and aspiration can be applied proximally, distally, or both proximally and distally of the drug coated balloon during a procedure.

Abstract: An occlusive system for the vasculature and an embolic coil used in such an occlusive system is described. Also described is an occlusive plug which can be used for occlusive purposes within the vasculature.

Abstract: A device and method are described for aspirating within a patient during the delivery of a drug-coated treatment device to help remove drug coating dislodged in a patient's blood. The drug treatment device can be a drug-coated balloon, a drug-coated stent, or similar devices. The device can include an occlusion balloon to help contain the dislodged drug coating and aspiration can be applied proximally, distally, or both proximally and distally of the drug coated balloon during a procedure.

Abstract: An occlusive system for the vasculature and an embolic coil used in such an occlusive system is described. Also described is an occlusive plug which can be used for occlusive purposes within the vasculature.

Abstract: Biodegradable, cross-linked polymer particle embolics and methods of making the same are described. The particle embolics can be used as embolization agents.

Abstract: Biodegradable, cross-linked polymer particle embolics and methods of making the same are described. The particle embolics can be used as embolization agents.