INTRAVASCULAR DEVICES

摘要

The invention features intravascular devices, in particular devices for deflecting emboli (100), and elements for connecting such devices to wires. Such connecting elements are configured to limit within a range the relative rotation between device and wire.

主权项

1. An intravascular device comprising a first wire, a second wire, and a connecting element; wherein:
a. said connecting element comprises a hollow cylindrical body defining an internal channel along a longitudinal axis; b. said connecting element joins said first wire and said second wire; c. said connecting element comprises a first stop element; d. said second wire comprises a second stop element; and e. said first stop element is configured to reversibly engage said second stop element such that said second wire is only able to freely rotate relative to said connecting element over a distance of between 10 and 360 degrees.