Patent ID: 6024756
Filing Date: 2000-02-15
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
A method of closing an intravascular defect in a body, the method comprising the steps of:a) providing an apparatus for closing an intravascular defect in a body, the apparatus comprising:i) a reversibly configured defect closure device that comprises a first end, a second end, a center portion and having a delivery configuration and a plug configuration,ii) a delivery catheter; andiii) an intralumen mechanical mechanism associated with the delivery catheter for remotely operating the closure device between the two configurations;b) delivering the apparatus in the delivery configuration by means of the catheter to an area having an intravascular defect;c) positioning the device in the defect;d) operating the intralumen mechanical mechanism to cause the closure device to change from the delivery configuration to the plug configuration to thereby fit securely into the defect, ande) removing the catheter delivery means and intralumen mechanical mechanism.