Abstract:
In some aspects, the present disclosure is directed to vaso-occlusive devices which include a device portion and one or more expandable components which include a shape memory material and which expand laterally outward from the device portion upon being subjected to an activating stimulus. Other aspects of the disclosure pertain to systems containing such devices and methods of forming vascular occlusions using such devices.
Abstract:
A medical device for drainage of fluids is disclosed. The medical device may be used for drainage of urine from the renal pelvis to the bladder. The medical device includes an elongate shaft having a proximal end, a distal end, a first lumen, and a second lumen. A first inflatable balloon is positioned proximal to the distal end of the elongate shaft and in fluid communication with the first lumen. At least one aperture is positioned adjacent to the inflatable balloon and in fluid communication with the second lumen.
Abstract:
A drainage catheter, comprising an elongate body member, an elongate flexible member and a hub, the hub including a base and a collar, the base an internal passageway and a side lumen and an outer surface including an engagement element and a mating surface portion, and the collar including a side lumen extending from the inner surface to the outer surface and wherein the inner surface of the collar includes a mating surface portion and a counter element, wherein the elongate flexible member extends through the side lumen side lumens, and wherein the hub has an unlocked position where the engagement element and the counter element are not engaged and a locked position where the engagement element and the counter element are engaged, the collar is tightened on the base and the elongate flexible element is clamped between the mating surface portions of the base and the collar.
Abstract:
In some aspects, the present disclosure is directed to vaso-occlusive devices comprise a device portion and one or more expandable components which comprise a shape memory material and which expand laterally outward from the device portion upon being subjected to an activating stimulus. Other aspects of the disclosure pertain to systems containing such devices and methods of forming vascular occlusions using such devices.