VASO-OCCLUSIVE DEVICES INCLUDING NON-BIODEGRADABLE BIOMATERIALS

摘要

This is a device for occluding a space within the body. In particular, the device comprises a plurality of strands (10) comprising a porous, non-biodegradable material having a pore size of less than about 20 microns, and a vaso-occlusive inner member, wherein the non-biodegradable material is attached to the inner member at one or more locations.