Patent ID: 8733618
Filing Date: 2014-05-27
Classification: A61B,A61F,A61M,B23K,B26F,D04C,D10B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method of coupling a woven tubular device to a hypotube, the method comprising: inserting a proximal end of the woven tubular device into a distal end of the hypotube, the woven tubular device comprising a plurality of self-expanding bulbs, the hypotube comprising a plurality of kerfs; inserting a delivery device comprising a J-shaped tube proximate to the proximal end of the woven tubular device through a distal-most kerf of the plurality of kerfs; delivering solder from the delivery device at a first location and between the woven tubular structure and the hypotube; moving the delivery device to a second location circumferentially spaced about 180° from the first location; delivering solder from the delivery device at the second location and between the woven tubular structure and the hypotube; moving the delivery device to a third location circumferentially spaced about 90° from the first location and from the second location; delivering solder from the delivery device at the third location and between the woven tubular structure and the hypotube; moving the delivery device to a fourth location circumferentially spaced about 90° from the first location and from the second location and about 180° from the third location; delivering solder from the delivery device at the fourth location and between the woven tubular structure and the hypotube; and allowing the solder to cool.