Patent ID: 6017977
Filing Date: 2000-01-25
Classification: A61L,A61P

Abstract:
A kit of parts comprising:(a) a polymer composition comprising a biocompatible polymer, a biocompatible solvent which is selected from an organic material liquid at least at body temperature of a mammal in which the biocompatible polymer is soluble and a contrast agent which is capable of being monitored during injection into the mammal by radiography; and(b) a non-particulate agent or plurality of such agents wherein said agents are selected from the group consisting of metallic coils, coils with barbs, silk streamers, plastic brushes, detachable balloons, foam and nylon meshwherein said polymer composition comprises a sufficient amount of said polymer such that, upon discharge into a vascular site, a solid mass precipitates in the presence of the non-particulate agent to embolize said vascular site.