Abstract: The invention relates to a device having a stent structure (2) which is intended for insertion into intracranial blood vessels (6) of the human or animal body, wherein the stent structure (2) has an expanded state in which it is capable of abutting the inner wall of the blood vessel (6) and a compressed state in which it is movable through the blood vessel (6) when the stent structure (2) is inside a microcatheter (4), wherein the stent structure (2) is connected to an insertion aid (3) and wherein the stent structure (2) is capable of automatically transitioning into the expanded state upon release from the microcatheter (4), wherein the stent structure (2) has electrical conductors (13) via which electrical pulses, high-frequency pulses or ultrasonic pulses can be applied to nerve fibers extending in the vascular wall of the blood vessel (6) in order to temporarily or permanently reduce the function of the nerve fibers so as to allow prevention or treatment of vasospasm.

Abstract: A medical having a proximal and a distal end, that is preformed to assume a superimposed structure at an implantation site but can be made to take on a volume-reduced form making it possible to introduce it by means of a micro-catheter and a guide wire arranged at the proximal end, with the implant in its superimposed structure assuming the form of a longitudinally open tube and having a mesh structure of interconnected strings or filaments. The implant has a tapering structure at its proximal end where the strings or filaments converge at a connection point.

Abstract: An occlusive implant for bifurcation aneurysms (A), with the implant (1) being in an expanded state in which it is implanted in the blood vessel and in a contracted state in which it is movable through the blood vessel, with the implant (1) having a proximal fixing section (3) by means of which the implant (1) can be secured to the wall of a blood vessel, a distal section (5) where the implant (1) in expanded state is radially widened relative to the fixing section (3) and which is intended for placement in or in front of the aneurysm (A), and having a transition section (4) located between the fixing section (3) and the distal section (5), wherein fixing section (3) is attached to an delivery wire (2) in a detachable manner and wherein the transition section (4) has a second detachment point (7) which enables the distal section (5) to be detached.

Abstract: A medical implant, having a proximal and a distal end, that is preformed to assume a superimposed structure at an implantation site but can be made to take on a volume-reduced form making it possible to introduce it by means of a micro-catheter and a guide wire arranged at the proximal end, with the implant in its superimposed structure assuming the form of a longltudlnally open tube and having a mesh structure of intercormected strings or filaments. The implant has a tapering structure at its proximal end where the strings or filaments converge at a connection point.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device (1) having a stent structure (2) intended for the insertion into blood vessels of the human or animal body, wherein the stent structure (2) assumes an expanded state during which it is in contact with the inner wall of the blood vessel and a contracted state during which the stent structure being located in a microcatheter can be moved through the blood vessel, wherein the stent structure (2) preferably being connected at its proximal end with an delivery wire (3) and wherein the device (1) being employed for the treatment of vasospasm. Moreover, the invention also relates to a relevant method for the treatment of vasospasm.

Abstract: An implant (1) to be used for the occlusion of bifurcation aneurysms, with the implant (1) having an expanded state in which it is implanted in the blood vessel (Z) and a contracted state in which it is movable through the blood vessel (Z) and a proximal fixing section (3) a distal section (5) where the implant (1) is radially widened relative to the fixing section (3) and which is intended for placement in or in front of the aneurysm (A), and a transition section (4) located between the fixing section (3) and the distal section (5), wherein the implant (1). The implant is composed of interconnected or intersecting filaments (10) originating from the fixing section (3) or distal section (5) which meet centrally in the transition section (4), wherein the filaments (10) in the transition section (4) at least to some extent pass through a sleeve (7).

Abstract: The invention relates to an implant for vascular applications that can be transported by means of a catheter and is intended in particular to influence the blood flow in the area of arteriovenous malformations, such as fistulas and aneurysms, to fill the saclike dilation of the malformation, promote thrombus formation and cover the neck of the malformation. The implant according to the invention is provided with an occlusion unit (1, 13) having a three-dimensional shape constructed from several subunits (5a, 14) from a framework of struts (5, 16, 17), with a covering, preferably a membrane (6), being located between struts (5, 16, 17).

Abstract: The invention concerns a device for introducing an implant (1) into blood vessels or hollow organs of the human or animal body, comprising an implant (1), an insertion wire (14) and a release tube (13), wherein the implant (1) is deformable so that it adopts a shape with reduced diameter in a microcatheter (8) and at the site of the implantation it expands once the external constraint of the microcatheter (8) disappears, adapting to the diameter of the blood vessel or hollow organ, wherein a holding element (2) is arranged on the insertion wire (14) and the holding element (2) has at its periphery at least one, preferably a plurality of grooves (3) set into the holding element (2), running along the circumference of the holding element (2) and forming tracks in the form of curved lines, wherein the implant (1) has at the proximal end at least one, preferably a plurality of holding wires (5) extending in the proximal direction, which are fitted into the grooves (3), wherein the release tube (13) is pulled with

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for the removal of foreign bodies and thrombi from body cavities and blood vessels using a guide wire provided with a distal element with said distal element being provided with an orthogonal structure.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for the removal of foreign bodies and thrombi from body cavities and blood vessels using a guide wire provided with a distal element with said distal element being provided with an orthogonal structure.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for the removal of foreign bodies and thrombi from body cavities and blood vessels using a guide wire provided with a distal element with said distal element being provided with an orthogonal structure.

Abstract: The invention relates to a medical implant in the form of an elongated helix wherein at least one part of the helix is preformed in such a manner that it has a secondary structure of identically sized loops which it assumes during implantation at the placement site, with said structure in turn forming at the placement site during implantation a polyhedral tertiary structure, and the polyhedron being provided with at least one additional loop.

Abstract: A center armrest supporting structure for mounting an arm support can be swiveled between a lower use position and an upper rest position for use in a vehicle. Here, the carrying structure as an element of the vehicle features a left and a right console part made of a metal sheet, which have the arm support mounted thereon via bolt sections. Here, each console part on the side facing toward the arm support features a bearing shell made of plastics, wherein the bearing shell can be mounted on the console part by an assembly movement which is directed at least partially in parallel to the swivel axis.

Abstract: A medical having a proximal and a distal end, that is preformed to assume a superimposed structure at an implantation site but can be made to take on a volume-reduced form making it possible to introduce it by means of a micro-catheter and a guide wire arranged at the proximal end, with the implant in its superimposed structure assuming the form of a longltudlnally open tube and having a mesh structure of intercormected strings or filaments. The implant has a tapering structure at its proximal end where the strings or filaments converge at a connection point.

Abstract: An arm rest with a drinking vessel holder is particularly intended for use as a back center arm rest for integration in the back rest of a vehicle. The need for a soft back rest and at the same time for integration of a drinking vessel holder is satisfied by the aspect that the drinking vessel holder is formed of a soft material in the bottom region. Moreover, the foam body for provision of padding is functionally employed for generating the retaining force required for retaining the drinking vessel.

Abstract: The invention relates to a medical implant in the form of an elongated helix wherein at least one part of the helix is preformed in such a manner that it has a secondary structure of identically sized loops which it assumes during implantation at the placement site, with said structure in turn forming at the placement site during implantation a polyhedral tertiary structure, and the polyhedron being provided with at least one additional loop.

Abstract: A medical implant, having a proximal and a distal end, that is preformed to assume a superimposed structure at an implantation site but can be made to take on a volume-reduced form making it possible to introduce it by means of a micro-catheter and a guide wire arranged at the proximal end, with the implant in its superimposed structure assuming the form of a longitudinally open tube and having a mesh structure of interconnected strings or filaments. The implant has a tapering structure at its proximal end where the strings or filaments converge at a connection point.

Abstract: A device for the implantation of electrolytically severable occluding spirals in body cavities or blood vessels comprising a source of electrical power, a cathode, a catheter and an occluding spiral adapted to serve as an anode and able to slide in the catheter in the longitudinal direction, wherein the occluding spiral (3) is designed to be electrolytically corrodible at several spaced apart points so that when in contact with a body fluid one or more variably dimensioned lengths of the occluding spiral (3) may be severed by electrolysis.

Abstract: A drinking vessel holder includes a drinking vessel receptacle arranged in a housing and a height-adjustable bottom element. The bottom element is arranged in the drinking vessel receptacle and can be displaced between an upper rest position and a lower set-down position, wherein a drinking vessel can be set down on the bottom element in the drinking vessel receptacle. A positionally adjustable supporting element prevents the drinking vessel from toppling over, and wherein the bottom element in the drinking vessel receptacle forms a first piston or else is connected to a first piston and the supporting element forms an annular piston between the housing and the drinking vessel receptacle or else is connected to at least one second piston, wherein movement of at least one of the first piston, the second piston, and the annular piston causes fluid overpressure and fluid underpressure.

Abstract: The invention relates to a medical implant in the form of an elongated helix wherein at least one part of the helix is preformed in such a manner that it has a secondary structure of identically sized loops which it assumes during implantation at the placement site, with said structure in turn forming at the placement site during implantation a polyhedral tertiary structure, and the polyhedron being provided with at least one additional loop.