Abstract: A medical device (10) for dilating an endovascular lumen and having a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration, the medical device comprising a stem (20) extending along a longitudinal axis of the device; a first plate (30) disposed partly around the stem (20); a second plate (40) disposed partly around the stem (20) angularly separated in a circumferential direction from the first plate (30); and an expansion mechanism (50) configured to move each of the first plate (30) and/or the second plate (40) radially outwardly when the medical device (10) is expanded from the collapsed configuration to the expanded configuration.

Abstract: An apparatus comprises an embolisation device (100) for promoting clot formation in a bodily lumen (800). The embolisation device (100) comprises a core (200) and a plurality of flexible bristles (400) extending outwardly from the core (200), the bristles (400) having a collapsed delivery configuration and an expanded deployed configuration in which the bristles extend at least radially outwardly from the core (200) to contact the lumen (800) and to anchor the device (100) in the lumen (800). The embolisation device (100) is configured to be delivered in a distal direction from a delivery catheter (750) to the lumen (800). In the expanded deployed configuration, a set of the flexible bristles (400a) extend radially outwardly from the core (200) and longitudinally in a proximal direction (P) opposite to the distal direction. The apparatus further comprises a recapture mechanism (111) for moving the set of flexible bristles (400a) to a lower radial profile than in the expanded deployed configuration.

Abstract: An embolisation system comprising: an embolisation device (100) for promoting clot formation in a lumen comprising a stem (110) and a plurality of flexible bristles (120) extending outwardly from the stem (110), the bristles (120) having a collapsed delivery configuration and a deployed configuration in which the bristles (120) extend at least radially outwardly from the stem (110) to anchor the embolisation device (100) in a lumen; and a delivery element (150) connected to the stem (110) of the embolisation device (100) via a detachment element (140), wherein the detachment element (140) is configured to break upon application of a predetermined amount of force.

Abstract: A connector for transfer of an implantable device from a loading tube to a delivery catheter, comprising: a first connecting portion (110) having a first distal end (120) configured to receive a delivery catheter (190); a second connecting portion (130) having a second proximal end (150) configured to receive a loading tube (180) extending towards the first distal end, the second connecting portion movably connected to the first connecting portion; and a biasing element (160) connecting the first and second connecting portions, having a relaxed configuration in which the first distal end and the second proximal end are spaced apart by a predetermined distance, and configured to bias the first distal end and second proximal end to the relaxed configuration when the first distal end and second proximal end are moved apart; such that when the loading tube is received, upon receiving the delivery catheter by the first connecting portion, the loading tube is biased to the delivery catheter to form a connection for

Abstract: A medical device (10) for dilating an endovascular lumen and having a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration, the medical device comprising a stem (20) extending along a longitudinal axis of the device; a first plate (30) disposed partly around the stem (20); a second plate (40) disposed partly around the stem (20) angularly separated in a circumferential direction from the first plate (30); and an expansion mechanism (50) configured to move each of the first plate (30) and/or the second plate (40) radially outwardly when the medical device (10) is expanded from the collapsed configuration to the expanded configuration.

Abstract: An embolisation device (300) for promoting clot formation in a bodily lumen, the embolisation device having a collapsed delivery configuration and an expanded deployed configuration, the embolisation device comprising a plurality of flexible bristles (220), wherein at least one of the plurality of bristles comprises a twisted portion (350), the at least one twisted portion securing the plurality of bristles to one another, and wherein the plurality of bristles extend at least radially outwardly from the at least one twisted portion.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing includes forming a medical balloon with a scoring element along at least a barrel section by expanding a tubular parison in a mold cavity including a closed end groove corresponding to the scoring element. The scoring element may extend longitudinally, circumferentially, or helically, and a plurality of scoring elements may be provided. Medical balloons formed using the method and a mold for forming such balloons are also disclosed.

Abstract: An embolisation device (10) for promoting clot formation in a bodily lumen (L) and having a collapsed delivery configuration for delivery of the embolisation device (10) into, and retrieval of the embolisation device (10) from, the bodily lumen (L) and an expanded deployed configuration for anchoring the embolisation device (10) in the bodily lumen (L). The embolisation device (10) comprises a tubular cage (20) having a collapsed delivery configuration and an expanded deployed configuration. The embolisation device further comprises an embolisation member (30) disposed in the tubular cage (20), the embolisation member (30) comprising a stem (31) and a plurality of flexible bristles (32) extending outwardly from the stem, the plurality of flexible bristles having a collapsed delivery configuration and an expanded deployed configuration.

Abstract: A connector for transfer of an implantable device from a loading tube to a delivery catheter, comprising: a first connecting portion (110) having a first distal end (120) configured to receive a delivery catheter (190); a second connecting portion (130) having a second proximal end (150) configured to receive a loading tube (180) extending towards the first distal end, the second connecting portion movably connected to the first connecting portion; and a biasing element (160) connecting the first and second connecting portions, having a relaxed configuration in which the first distal end and the second proximal end are spaced apart by a predetermined distance, and configured to bias the first distal end and second proximal end to the relaxed configuration when the first distal end and second proximal end are moved apart; such that when the loading tube is received, upon receiving the delivery catheter by the first connecting portion, the loading tube is biased to the delivery catheter to form a connection for

Abstract: A delivery system (400) for delivering and deploying an implant (550) to a bodily lumen (600). The delivery system (400) comprises a delivery element (410) and a detach mechanism (420) connected to a distal portion of the delivery element (410). The detach mechanism (420) has a first configuration configured to grip the implant (550) and a second configuration configured to release the implant (550). An actuating mechanism (430) is configured to extend through the lumen of a delivery catheter (500) to the detach mechanism (420). Moving the actuating mechanism (430) from a first position to a second position changes the detach mechanism (430) from the first configuration to the second configuration.

Abstract: An embolisation device (10) for promoting clot formation in a bodily lumen (L) and having a collapsed delivery configuration for delivery of the embolisation device (10) into, and retrieval of the embolisation device (10) from, the bodily lumen (L) and an expanded deployed configuration for anchoring the embolisation device (10) in the bodily lumen (L). The embolisation device (10) comprises a tubular cage (20) having a collapsed delivery configuration and an expanded deployed configuration. The embolisation device further comprises an embolisation member (30) disposed in the tubular cage (20), the embolisation member (30) comprising a stem (31) and a plurality of flexible bristles (32) extending outwardly from the stem, the plurality of flexible bristles having a collapsed delivery configuration and an expanded deployed configuration.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing includes forming a medical balloon (12) with a scoring element (60) along at least a barrel section by expanding a tubular parison in a mold cavity (52) including a closed end groove (52a, 52b) corresponding to the scoring element. The scoring element may extend longitudinally, circumferentially, or helically, and a plurality of scoring elements may be provided. Medical balloons formed using the method and a mold (54) for forming such balloons are also disclosed.