摘要 |
<p>The present invention relates to microcatheters (8) with a detachable tip for administering liquid embolic agents. The detachable tip microcatheter for use with liquid embolic agents in treating an aneurysm comprises a body adapted to be introduced in a vascular cavity; a detachable tip portion mounted on a distal end of the body; and a detaching mechanism (16) mounted between the tip and the body for detaching the tip from the body, the tip portion being adapted to be positioned in use in the aneurysm to introduce the embolic agent into the aneurysm.</p> |