摘要 |
<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a method for making a coated vascular embolization device. <P>SOLUTION: The vascular embolization device comprises an elongated coil having a lumen, and the coil and lumen are at least partially embedded in an elongated foam member comprising a flexible, biodegradable, water insoluble, open, interconnecting-cell foam material having embolic characteristics, and capable of allowing cell proliferation into the open cell foam interior. A method for making the device is also disclosed. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT |