Abstract: Methods, compositions and systems for preparing a breast for breast duct fluid collection are described.

Abstract: The invention provides a vaso-occlusive device having a braid comprising a bioabsorbable or bioactive material placed over and retaining a helical metallic coil. The braid or the coil may have one or more fibrous elements attached. A helical metallic coil comprising one or more attached fibrous elements is also claimed and described. Corresponding methods of making these devices and of treating patients having abnormal blood flow by implanting such devices at a site of abnormal blood flow are also claimed and described.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for performing vaso-occlusion. The apparatus includes a vaso-occlusion device made of a non-metal material. The non-metal can be one or more polymers, and one or more of the polymers can biodegrade. The device can also comprise a bioactive agent and a radio pacifier. The device can be delivered as a solid or as a liquid injectable material. The methods provide a treatment for abnormal blood flow by implanting such a device at the site of abnormal blood flow. Additionally, is provided methods of making the vaso-occlusive devices.

Abstract: Methods, compositions and apparatus are disclosed for treating abnormal conditions within a body. The apparatus includes vaso-occlusion devices each comprising a core formed of a metal, metal alloy, or non-metal material. Each core is coated with a polymer material that can include a bioactive agent. The methods include treating patients having abnormal blood flow at a site in their body by implanting such a coated vaso-occlusive device into the body at the site of the abnormal blood flow. The methods also include a method of making the vaso-occlusion devices. The composition includes a coating for the vaso-occlusive devices.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus usable for performing vaso-occlusion at a site of abnormal blood flow in the body. The methods typically comprise treatments for occluding abnormal blood flow in the body, and can be applied to treatment for aneurysms, AVMs, fistulas, ruptured blood vessels and benign or malignant tumors.

Abstract: Methods and an apparatus for treating abnormal blood flow. The apparatus comprises a vaso-occlusive device of a hydratable filament comprising extruded polyacrylonitrile for implantation in a patient at a site of abnormal blood flow. The device treats ruptured blood vessels, aneurysms, arterio venus malformations (AVMs), fistulas and benign and malignant tumors. The methods include a method of making the vaso-occlusive device and methods of treating patients having abnormal blood flow by implanting the device at a site of abnormal blood flow.