Patent Publication Number: US-11376012-B2

Title: Devices, systems, and methods for treatment of vascular defects

Description:
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION 
     This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/228,278, filed Aug. 4, 2016, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. 
    
    
     TECHNICAL FIELD 
     The present technology is directed generally to devices, systems, and methods for the treatment of vascular defects. 
     BACKGROUND 
     Aneurysms are blood-filled dilations of a blood vessel generally caused by disease or weakening of the blood vessel wall. The wall of the aneurysm may progressively thin, which increases the risk of rupture causing hemorrhagic stroke or even sudden death. There are about 30,000 to 40,000 cases of aneurysmal rupture per year in the United States, accounting for about 5% of all strokes. The prognosis after aneurysmal rupture is poor; the 30-day mortality rate is approximately 45% and a positive functional outcome is achieved in only 40-50% of survivors. Traditional approaches to preventing aneurysmal rupture often include packing the aneurysm with metal coils to reduce the inflow of blood to the aneurysm and prevent further enlargement and rupture. Such coils are often referred to as “embolic coils” or “microcoils,” and can be categorized into the following three groups based on their structural properties: framing coils, filling coils, and finishing coils. Framing coils are inserted first into the aneurysm and form the base structure into which the later-delivered filling coils are packed. As such, framing coils are stiffer than filling and finishing coils to provide structural stability and generally have a complex or three-dimensional shape for approximating the periphery of the aneurysm. Filling coils, in contrast, are softer than framing coils, and multiple filling coils are packed within the framework of the framing coil(s) to achieve a high packing density. Finishing coils are delivered last to fill any remaining gaps left between filling coils. 
     Embolic coils, however, have several drawbacks. First, embolic coils generally only achieve a 20-40% packing density (i.e., ratio of the volume of the coils inserted into the aneurysm sac and the volume of the aneurysm sac). As a result, blood continues to flow into the aneurysm (also known as recanalization) in about 30% of coil cases, which can cause further swelling of the aneurysm over time. In addition, because the coils must be very small to fit within a microcatheter for delivery through the tiny cranial vessels, numerous coils are often required to adequately fill the aneurysm. These numerous coils must be delivered one-by-one, thereby increasing procedure time and complexity. Yet another drawback is that embolic coils cannot accommodate the wide range of aneurysm shapes and sizes. Embolic coils, for example, are difficult to stabilize within wide-necked aneurysms, which can result in migration of one or more coils across the neck such that a portion of the migrated coil(s) protrudes into the parent blood vessel. The protruding portion of the migrated coil(s) can be a nidus for thromboembolism, which can be fatal if left unaddressed. To address this shortcoming, many existing treatments include positioning an intracranial stent across the neck of the aneurysm to prevent all or part of a coil from migrating across the neck. However, intracranial stents can also be a nidus for thromboembolism, and further increase procedure time and cost. Thus, there is a need for improved devices, systems, and methods for treating aneurysms. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         FIG. 1A  is an isometric view of an occlusion device in a deployed configuration in accordance with an embodiment of the present technology. 
         FIG. 1B  is a top view of the occlusion device shown in  FIG. 1A , unfurled and held in an elongated configuration. 
         FIG. 1C  is a schematic illustration showing cross-sections of the occlusion device at different locations along the longitudinal axis of the occlusion device. 
         FIG. 2  is a side view of the occlusion device of  FIGS. 1A-1B  while being deployed from a delivery catheter in accordance with an embodiment of the present technology. 
         FIG. 3A  is a top view of a portion of the occlusion device of  FIGS. 1A-1B  being deployed from a delivery catheter configured in accordance with an embodiment of the present technology. 
         FIG. 3B  is a side view of the portion of the occlusion device shown in  FIG. 3A  from the view indicated by view indicator “ FIG. 3B .” 
         FIGS. 4A-4E  are partial schematic illustrations showing a method for deploying an occlusion device within an aneurysm in accordance with an embodiment of the present technology. 
         FIG. 5  schematically illustrates an occlusion device without the structure of the present technology for preventing re-entering a lumen of a blood vessel adjacent a targeted aneurysm during delivery of the occlusion device to the targeted aneurysm. 
         FIG. 6  shows a portion of an occlusion device in accordance with an embodiment of the present technology. 
         FIG. 7  shows a portion of an occlusion device in accordance with another embodiment of the present technology. 
         FIG. 8  shows a portion of an occlusion device in accordance with a further embodiment of the present technology. 
         FIG. 9  shows a portion of an occlusion device in accordance with yet another embodiment of the present technology. 
         FIG. 10  shows a portion of an occlusion device in accordance with another embodiment of the present technology. 
         FIG. 11  shows a portion of an occlusion device in accordance with another embodiment of the present technology. 
         FIG. 12  shows a portion of an occlusion device in accordance with another embodiment of the present technology. 
         FIG. 13A  is a schematic illustration of a medical device according to an embodiment in a first configuration. 
         FIG. 13B  is a schematic illustration of a medical device according to an embodiment in a second configuration. 
         FIG. 14A  is a side view of a medical device according to an embodiment in a first configuration. 
         FIG. 14B  is a side view of a medical device according to an embodiment in a second configuration. 
         FIG. 14C  is a view of the medical device of  FIG. 14A  in a first configuration during insertion into an aneurysm. 
         FIG. 14D  is a view of the medical device of  FIG. 14A  in a second configuration during insertion into an aneurysm. 
         FIG. 14E  is a view of the medical device of  FIG. 14A  in a third configuration during insertion into an aneurysm. 
         FIG. 15  is a view of a portion of a medical device in an expanded configuration, according to an embodiment. 
         FIGS. 16-22  are views of a medical device in an expanded configuration, according to embodiments. 
         FIG. 23A  is a view of a medical device in a partially collapsed configuration, according to an embodiment. 
         FIG. 23B  is a view of the medical device of  FIG. 23A  in an expanded configuration, according to an embodiment. 
         FIG. 24  is a view of a portion of a medical device in an expanded configuration according to an embodiment, with a first portion spaced apart from a second portion. 
         FIG. 25A  is a view of a portion of a medical device in a collapsed configuration according to an embodiment. 
         FIG. 25B  is a view of a portion of a medical device in an expanded configuration according to an embodiment. 
         FIG. 26A  is a view of a portion of a medical device in an expanded configuration, according to an embodiment. 
         FIG. 26B  is a schematic illustration of the medical device of  FIG. 26A . 
         FIG. 27  is a view of a portion of a medical device in an expanded configuration, according to an embodiment. 
         FIG. 28A  is a view of a portion of a medical device in an expanded configuration, according to an embodiment. 
         FIG. 28B  is a view of a portion of the medical device of  FIG. 28A  in a collapsed configuration. 
         FIG. 29A  is a view of a portion of a medical device in a collapsed configuration, according to another embodiment. 
         FIG. 29B  is a view of the portion of the medical device of  FIG. 29A  in an expanded configuration. 
         FIG. 30A  is a view of a portion of a medical device in a collapsed configuration, according to an embodiment. 
         FIG. 30B  is a view of the portion of the medical device of  FIG. 30A  in a partially expanded configuration. 
         FIG. 30C  is a view of a portion of the medical device of  FIG. 30A  in an expanded configuration. 
         FIGS. 31A and 31B  are each a different view of a portion of a medical device in an expanded configuration, according to an embodiment. 
         FIGS. 32 and 33  are each a view of a portion of a medical device in an expanded configuration, according to different embodiments. 
         FIG. 34A  is a view of a portion of a medical device in a collapsed configuration, according to an embodiment. 
         FIG. 34B  is a view of the portion of the medical device of  FIG. 34A , shown in an expanded configuration. 
         FIG. 34C  is a schematic illustration of the portion of the medical device of  FIG. 34B . 
         FIG. 35A  is a view of a portion of a medical device in an expanded configuration, according to an embodiment. 
         FIG. 35B  is a view of a portion of the medical device of  FIG. 35A  in a collapsed configuration. 
         FIG. 36A  is a view of a portion of a medical device in an expanded configuration, according to an embodiment. 
         FIG. 36B  is a view of a portion of the medical device of  FIG. 36A  in a collapsed configuration. 
         FIG. 36C  is a view of a portion of the medical device of  FIG. 36A  shown partially deployed within an aneurysm. 
         FIG. 37A  is a schematic illustration of a portion of a medical device shown in a collapsed configuration, according to another embodiment. 
         FIG. 37B  is a view of the portion of the medical device of  FIG. 37A , shown in an expanded configuration. 
         FIG. 38  is a schematic illustration of a portion of an occlusion device, according to another embodiment, shown in a collapsed configuration. 
     
    
    
     SUMMARY 
     An aspect of at least some of the embodiments disclosed herein involves an occlusion device having a preset bend at its distal portion that positions a directing region of the occlusion device at an angle with respect to a proximal portion of the occlusion device. As the occlusion device is pushed distally out of a delivery catheter (e.g., a microcatheter) into an aneurysm, the directing region positions the distal portion such that the proximal portion generally remains within the aneurysm. 
     The subject technology is illustrated, for example, according to various aspects described below. Various examples of aspects of the subject technology are described as numbered clauses (1, 2, 3, etc.) for convenience. These are provided as examples and do not limit the subject technology. It is noted that any of the dependent clauses may be combined in any combination, and placed into a respective independent clause, e.g., clause 1, 8, 22, 32, 40, 47, 56, 65, or 69. The other clauses can be presented in a similar manner. 
     1. A vascular occlusion device for treating an aneurysm, wherein a neck of the aneurysm opens to a blood vessel, the device comprising:
         a proximal portion having a mesh configured to be positioned within the aneurysm;   a distal portion including a directing region having:
           a proximal terminus that coincides with a proximal terminus of the distal portion,   a distal terminus, wherein the directing region extends along a first direction that runs through the proximal terminus and the distal terminus, and   a length measured along the first longitudinal direction between the proximal terminus and the distal terminus; and   
           an intermediate portion between the proximal and distal portions that, when in a deployed configuration, forms a preset bend in the device that orients the first longitudinal direction of the directing region at an angle to a portion of the proximal portion adjacent the intermediate portion, and   wherein, when the device is being pushed distally out of a delivery catheter into the aneurysm, the directing region directs the distal portion to inhibit the distal portion from exiting the aneurysm through the neck such that the proximal portion crosses the neck and generally remains within the aneurysm.       

     2. The device of Clause 1 wherein the directing region includes an elongated, generally cylindrical portion of the mesh. 
     3. The device of Clause 1 wherein:
         the intermediate portion includes a portion of the mesh having a preset, curved shape; and   the directing region includes an elongated, generally cylindrical portion of the mesh.       

     4. The device of any one of Clauses 1-3 wherein the directing region has a generally linear shape. 
     5. The device of any one of Clauses 1-4 wherein the proximal portion has a second longitudinal direction immediately adjacent the intermediate portion, and wherein the angle is between the first longitudinal direction of the directing region and the second longitudinal direction of the proximal portion. 
     6. The device of any one of Clauses 1-5 wherein the mesh is a braid. 
     7. The device of any one of Clauses 1-6 wherein the length of the directing region is from about 25% to about 75% of a diameter of the aneurysm. 
     8. The device of any one of Clauses 1-7 wherein the length of the directing region is between about 0.05 inches and about 0.20 inches. 
     9. The device of any one of Clauses 1-7 wherein the length of the directing region is between about 0.021 inches and about 0.20 inches. 
     10. The device of any one of Clauses 1-7 wherein the length of the directing region is between about 0.021 inches and about 0.18 inches. 
     11. The device of any one of Clauses 1-10 wherein the angle is between about 45 degrees and about 135 degrees. 
     12. The device of any one of Clauses 1-10 wherein the angle is between about 65 degrees and about 115 degrees. 
     13. The device of any one of Clauses 1-10 wherein the angle is between about 70 degrees and about 110 degrees. 
     14. The device of Clause 1 wherein the angle is between about 80 degrees and about 105 degrees. 
     15. A vascular occlusion device for treating an aneurysm, wherein a neck of the aneurysm opens to a blood vessel, the device comprising:
         an expandable mesh having an elongated configuration and a deployed configuration, wherein, in the deployed configuration, the mesh includes:
           a proximal portion formed of a flattened tubular braid configured to contact and conform to an inner surface of the aneurysm,   a radially compacted distal portion,   an intermediate portion extending between the proximal portion and the distal portion, wherein the intermediate portion is curved such that the distal portion is positioned at a predetermined angle with respect to the proximal portion; and   
           a directing region at the distal portion of the expandable mesh having a proximal terminus and a distal terminus, wherein the directing region extends along a first longitudinal direction that runs through the proximal terminus and the distal terminus, and wherein the directing region is positioned at an angle relative to the proximal portion between about 45 degrees and about 135 degrees, and   wherein, when the device is being pushed distally out of a delivery catheter into the aneurysm, the directing region directs the distal portion to inhibit the distal portion from exiting the aneurysm through the neck such that the proximal portion crosses the neck and generally remains within the aneurysm.       

     16. The device of Clause 15 wherein the directing region includes an elongated, generally cylindrical portion of the mesh. 
     17. The device of Clause 15 or Clause 16 wherein the directing region has a generally linear shape. 
     18. The device of any one of Clauses 15-17 wherein the proximal portion of the mesh forms a predetermined three-dimensional structure when the mesh is in a deployed configuration. 
     19. The device of any one of Clauses 15-18 wherein the proximal portion of the mesh forms a plurality of curved, broad portions that together form a three-dimensional spherical structure when the mesh is in the deployed configuration. 
     20. The device of any one of Clauses 15-19 wherein, when the mesh is in the deployed configuration, the proximal portion of the mesh forms (1) a first plurality of concave, broad portions that together form a first three-dimensional structure, and (2) a second plurality of concave, broad portions that together form a second three-dimensional structure that is configured to be deployed within an interior region defined by the first three-dimensional structure. 
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
     The present technology is directed generally to devices, systems, and methods for the treatment of vascular defects, and in particular, to vascular occlusion devices for treating hemorrhagic stroke. Unlike conventional devices, the occlusion device of the present technology is deliverable through a microcatheter, self-anchors within the aneurysm, and provides improved neck coverage. In one embodiment, the present technology includes an expandable occlusion device having a proximal portion, a distal portion, and an intermediate portion extending between the proximal portion and the distal portion. The distal portion of the occlusion device can include an elongated directing region and a lead-in member that extends distally from the directing region. The directing region can have a length that is about 25% to about 75% of a diameter of the targeted aneurysm. In operation, as the occlusion device is initially deployed from the delivery catheter, the intermediate portion forms a preset bend in the occlusion device that positions the directing region at an angle with respect to the proximal portion. As the occlusion device is pushed further distally out of a delivery catheter (e.g., a microcatheter) into the aneurysm, the directing region positions the distal portion such that the proximal portion generally remains within the aneurysm. For example, the directing region can direct the distal portion to consistently span across or even away from the neck of the aneurysm. 
     As used herein, the terms “distal” and “proximal,” unless otherwise specified, refer to a position of the occlusion device and/or portions of the occlusion device relative to an operator along a longitudinal axis of the occlusion device, and/or a position of associated delivery components (or portions thereof) relative to an operator along a longitudinal axis of the relevant delivery component. 
     1.0 OVERVIEW 
       FIG. 1A  is an isometric view of an occlusion device  100  in accordance with the present technology shown in a deployed (e.g., unsheathed) configuration in which it is not constrained (e.g., relaxed).  FIG. 1B  is a top view of the occlusion device  100  after being unfurled from the deployed, relaxed configuration shown in  FIG. 1A  and held in an unfurled, elongated configuration to provide a better view of the entire length of the occlusion device  100 . As shown in  FIGS. 1A and 1B , the occlusion device  100  includes a mesh  101 , a lead-in member  102 , a proximal connector  105  ( FIG. 1B ), and a distal connector  103  coupling the lead-in member  102  to the mesh  101 . The mesh  101  is formed of a superelastic and/or shape memory material. The properties of these materials allow the device to deform and be constrained within a delivery catheter in a low-profile configuration (not shown) and then return to a preset deployed configuration ( FIG. 1A ) upon release from the delivery catheter. In other embodiments, the mesh can be formed of an elastic material or other suitable self-forming material capable of moving into a desired shape upon release from the delivery catheter. 
     As best shown in  FIG. 1B , the occlusion device  100  includes a proximal portion  104 , a distal portion  108 , and an intermediate portion  106  extending between the proximal portion  104  and the distal portion  108 . In both the deployed configuration shown in  FIG. 1A  and the unfurled configuration shown in  FIG. 1B  the occlusion device  100  has a longitudinal dimension L (shown in dashed lines) extending generally along a midline or medial area through the proximal portion  104 , the intermediate portion  106 , and the distal portion  108  (only a portion of the longitudinal dimension L is labeled in  FIG. 1A ). The occlusion device  100  is configured to be arranged in the delivery catheter (not shown) such that the distal portion  108  deploys first, which is followed by the intermediate portion  106  and then the proximal portion  104 . 
     In the embodiment of the occlusion device  100  shown in  FIGS. 1A and 1B , the mesh  101  comprises the proximal portion  104  of the occlusion device  100 . The mesh  101  has a proximal end portion  107  ( FIG. 1B ) coupled to the proximal connector  105  ( FIG. 1B ) and a distal end portion  109  ( FIG. 1B ) coupled to the distal connector  103 . In the embodiment shown in  FIGS. 1A and 1B , the mesh  101  includes a plurality of curved, broad portions  110  positioned along the longitudinal dimension L, and a plurality of narrow portions  112  individually positioned between adjacent broad portions  110  along the longitudinal dimension L. The mesh  101  is configured such that, when the mesh  101  is in the deployed, relaxed configuration, the broad portions  110  assume a layered, spherically-shaped arrangement, as shown in  FIG. 1A . Individual broad portions, for example, can be positioned over all or a portion of the neck of the aneurysm, thereby preventing egress of the implant into the parent vessel, and also disrupting the flow of blood into the aneurysm. Even if a single broad region covers only a portion of the aneurysm neck, a plurality of broad regions near the neck collectively provide complete or near complete neck coverage. In other embodiments, the mesh  101  can be configured to have other flat, broad, or layered configurations. 
     The broad portions  110  can have the same general characteristics, such as size, curvature and/or shape, along the longitudinal dimension L, or the characteristics of the broad portions  110  can vary along the longitudinal dimension L. For example, in the embodiment shown in  FIG. 1B , the broad portions  110  include a plurality of first broad portions  116  having a first size and a plurality of second broad portions  117  having a second size smaller than the first size. Additionally, each of the broad portions  110  has a generally concave shape that defines a generally constant radius of curvature, and in a particular embodiment, one or more of the broad portions  110  can have different radii of curvature. To illustrate this feature,  FIG. 1C  is a cross-sectional representation of two broad portions  110  of the occlusion device  100  taken along lines  1 C. 1 - 1 C. 1  and  1 C. 2 - 1 C. 2 , respectively, in  FIG. 1B , that schematically shows the relative radial positioning of the broad portions in the unconstrained, deployed configuration shown in  FIG. 1A . Also, the first and second broad portions  116  and  117  are shown opposed to each other for ease of illustration with the understanding that in practice these broad portions may overlap or have different circumferential positions. In this example, the first broad portions  116  individually have a first radius of curvature R 1  and the second broad portions  117  individually have a second radius of curvature R 2  less than the first radius of curvature R 1 . As demonstrated by  FIG. 1C , each of the first broad portions  116  has an inner surface  116   a  that defines a portion of the circumference of a circle C 1  having a first radius R 1 , and each of the second broad portions  117  has an inner surface  117   a  that defines a portion of the circumference of a circle C 2  having a second radius R 2  less than the first radius R 1 . 
     Referring to  FIGS. 1A and 1B , the plurality of first broad portions  116  in this embodiment are positioned along the longitudinal dimension L distal of the plurality of second broad portions  117 . As such, the larger first broad portions  116  are delivered to the aneurysm first and form an outer mesh structure configured to contact and conform to an inner surface of the aneurysm. As shown in  FIG. 1A , the outer mesh structure defines an interior region  118 , and the smaller second broad portions  117  are deployed within the interior region  118  to form an inner mesh structure nested within the outer mesh structure. In the embodiment shown in  FIGS. 1A-1C , each of the outer mesh structure and the inner mesh structure is generally spherical. In other embodiments, one or both of the outer mesh structure and the inner mesh structure can have other suitable shapes. In yet other embodiments, one or more portions of the mesh  101  are not heat set to form a predetermined three-dimensional shape (independently or collectively). 
     In the embodiment shown in  FIGS. 1A-1C , the mesh  101  is formed of a tubular braid that has been heat set after being wrapped around a series of spherical molds. For example, in one method of manufacture in accordance with the present technology, a first portion of the tubular braid is wrapped one or more times around all or a portion of a first spherical mold having a first diameter. The portion of the braid wrapped around the first spherical mold forms the smaller second broad portions  117  of the inner mesh structure. As the tubular braid is wrapped around the spherical mold, opposing portions of the tubular sidewall are pressed toward one another along the length of the tubular braid, thereby “flattening” the tubular braid while conforming the braid to the curvature of the spherical mold. For example, the cross-sections of the mesh  101  shown in  FIG. 1C  schematically illustrate the flattened opposing portions  111   a ,  111   b  of the sidewall  111  of the once-tubular braid. The resulting broad portion  110  has lateral edges  119 , an outer convex braided layer  111   a , and an inner concave braided layer  111   b  that contacts the outer layer  111   a  along all or a portion of their respective lengths. The outer layer  111   a  and the inner layer  111   b  meet at the lateral edges  119 . To form a broad portion  110  having a desired arc length between the lateral edges  119 , the braid can be flattened against the first spherical mold such that the lateral edges  119  span a particular width of the spherical mold. The braid can be wrapped 180 degrees around the first spherical mold any number of times to achieve a desired number of smaller second broad portions  117 . Between wraps, the braid can be pinched together (e.g., via a temporary tubular band, clamp, or other methods) to form the narrow portions  122  ( FIGS. 1A and 1B ). In the embodiment shown in  FIGS. 1A-1C , the mesh  101  has four smaller second broad portions  117 . In other embodiments, the mesh  101  can have more or fewer smaller second broad portions  117 . 
     To form the larger broad portions  116  of the outer mesh structure, a second hollow spherical mold having a second diameter greater than the first diameter is placed over the first spherical mold, thereby trapping the first portion of the braid that has been wrapped around the first spherical mold between an outer surface of the first spherical mold and an inner surface of the second spherical mold. A second portion of the tubular braid is fed through an opening in the second spherical mold, and the second portion of the tubular braid is wrapped around the second spherical mold in a similar manner as the first portion. In the embodiment shown in  FIGS. 1A-1C , the mesh  101  has three larger first broad portions  116 . In other embodiments, the mesh  101  can have more or fewer larger first broad portions  116 . A mesh fixture is then positioned over the assembly, and the assembly is heat set. Although the mesh  101  shown in  FIGS. 1A-1C  is configured to form two spherical layers (e.g., the outer mesh structure and the inner mesh structure), in other embodiments, the mesh  101  can be configured to form more or fewer layers. For example, one or more additional molds can be used to form additional mesh structures from a remaining portion of the tubular braid. 
     The braid is formed of a plurality of metallic wires, and at least a portion of the wires can have a radiopaque core (e.g., platinum) surrounded by a shape memory alloy and/or superelastic alloy (e.g., nitinol). In these and other embodiments, at least a portion of the wires can be made of other suitable materials. 
     In some embodiments, the stiffness of the occlusion device  100  varies along its longitudinal dimension L. For example, the stiffness of one or more portions of the mesh  101  is different than other portions of the mesh  101  by varying one or more parameters such as the materials, porosity, thickness, braid count (if applicable), and braid pitch (if applicable) in the individual portions. The stiffness of one broad portion  110  is different from that of another broad portion  110 . For example, for the mesh  101  shown in  FIGS. 1A-1C , it may be desirable for the larger first broad portions  116  comprising the outer mesh structure to have a first stiffness for framing the aneurysm, and the smaller second broad portions  117  comprising the inner mesh structure to have a second stiffness less than the first stiffness so that the smaller second broad portions  117  are more flexible than the larger first broad portions  116  for packing the aneurysm. Moreover, it may be desirable for the larger first broad portions  116  to be relatively stiffer than the more proximal second broad portions  117  since, once the occlusion device  100  is positioned within the aneurysm, the stiffness will enhance the anchoring and structural integrity of the first broad portions  116  that span across at least a portion of the neck of the aneurysm. 
     To enhance visibility of the occlusion device  100  and/or mesh  101  during delivery to the aneurysm and/or subsequent to implantation within the aneurysm, the embodiment of the occlusion device  100  shown in  FIGS. 1A and 1B  optionally includes a flexible member  113 , such as a radiopaque element (e.g., a platinum coil), that extends along and/or within at least a portion of the length of the mesh  101 . The proximal and distal ends of the flexible member  113  is coupled to the proximal and distal end portions  107 ,  109 , respectively, of the mesh  101  and/or the proximal and distal connectors,  105 ,  103 , respectively (e.g., directly or via a suture). In other embodiments, only one end of the flexible member  113  is connected to one of the proximal connector  105  or the distal connector  103 . 
     Referring still to embodiment shown in  FIGS. 1A and 1B , the intermediate portion  106  of the occlusion device  100  has a preset shape that orients the distal portion  108  of the occlusion device  100  at a predetermined angle with respect to the proximal portion  104  upon deployment to prevent the distal portion  108  from. The intermediate portion  106  comprises a radially compacted, curved or bent portion of the mesh  101  that connects a distal-most broad portion  120  to the distal portion  108  of the occlusion device  100 . In other embodiments, the intermediate portion  106  can be a separate component coupled to the mesh  101  and/or the proximal portion  104 , and/or the intermediate portion  106  can have other suitable shapes and/or configurations (some of which are detailed below with reference to  FIGS. 6-12 ). 
     The distal portion  108  of the embodiment of the occlusion device  100  shown in  FIGS. 1A and 1B  includes a directing region  122 , and the lead-in member  102  extends distally from the directing region  122 . The directing region  122  has a proximal terminus  122   a  and a distal terminus  122   b  ( FIG. 1A ). The directing region  122  extends distally from the intermediate portion  106  along the longitudinal axis L of the occlusion device  100  and, as such, a proximal terminus of the distal portion  108  corresponds to the proximal terminus  122   a  of the directing region  122 . The directing region  122  shown in  FIGS. 1A and 1B  has an elongated, generally straight configuration and includes a distal zone  124  of the mesh  101  and the connector  103 . In this particular embodiment, the distal zone  124  of the mesh  101  has a radially compacted, substantially cylindrical shape. In other embodiments, the directing region  122  and/or the distal zone  124  can have other suitable shapes, sizes, and/or configurations, such as those shown in  FIGS. 6-12 . The directing region  122  does not need to include any portion of the mesh  101 , but instead can be a separate component coupled to the intermediate portion  106 . Additionally, the proximal and distal connectors  105 ,  103  can be made of, include, and/or be coated with a radiopaque material to enhance visibility of the occlusion device  100 . 
     As shown in  FIGS. 1A and 1B , this embodiment of the lead-in member  102  has a curved shape in a deployed configuration For example, the lead-in member  102  initially extends distally with respect to the directing region  122  (e.g., from the connector  103 ) then curves proximally toward the directing region  122  until terminating at an atraumatic tip  126 . Because the lead-in member  102  is the first portion of the occlusion device  100  that exits the delivery catheter and contacts the aneurysm wall, the atraumatic tip and/or curved shape of the lead-in member  102  reduces or eliminates stress on the aneurysm wall when delivering the occlusion device  100  to the aneurysm sac. The lead-in member  102  does not necessarily need to be curved as shown, but can be generally straight and/or have other atraumatic yet sufficiently resilient configurations. In the embodiment shown in  FIGS. 1A and 1B , the lead-in member  102  is a separate, coiled tube (e.g., a radiopaque coil) that is coupled to the connector  103 . In other embodiments, the lead-in member  102  can be formed integrally or monolithically with the occlusion device  100 . For example, in some embodiments, the elongated member  113  can extend beyond the distal terminus of the mesh  101  and/or connector  103  to form the lead-in member  102 . In yet other embodiments, the occlusion device  100  does not include a lead-in member  102  and the distal portion  108  is comprised solely of the directing region  122 . 
     2.0 REPRESENTATIVE EMBODIMENTS 
       FIG. 2  is a side view of the occlusion device  100  of  FIGS. 1A and 1B , shown in a partially-deployed configuration after the distal portion  108  and intermediate portion  106  have exited a delivery catheter  200 . As shown in  FIG. 2 , the directing region  122  extends along a first direction A 1  that runs through its proximal terminus  122   a  and its distal terminus  122   b . In some embodiments, the proximal terminus  122   a  and the distal terminus  122   b  can refer to a corresponding cross-sectional area of the directing region  122 , and the first direction A 1  can be defined by a straight line extending through a center of each cross-sectional area. The proximal portion  104  extends along a second direction A 2  for the portion of its length immediately proximate the intermediate portion  106 . For example, a medially located path along a longitudinal direction of the distal-most broad portion  120  can define the second direction A 2 . 
     As shown in  FIG. 2 , the intermediate portion  106  can be configured such that the first direction A 1  of the directing region  122  extends at an angle θ with respect to the second direction A 2  of the proximal portion  104  when the occlusion device  100  is in a deployed configuration. The angle θ is between about 45 degrees and about 135 degrees, or between about 60 degrees and about 120 degrees (e.g., 65 degrees, 66 degrees, 70 degrees, 75 degrees, 78 degrees, 82 degrees, 84 degrees, 90 degrees, 95 degrees, 98 degrees, 105 degrees, 107 degrees, 115 degrees, etc.). In particular embodiments, the angle θ is between about 80 degrees and about 110 degrees, and in some embodiments, between about 85 degrees and about 105 degrees. As detailed below with reference to  FIGS. 4A-5 , when the angle θ is between about 45 degrees and about 135 degrees, it enables pushing the occlusion device  100  out of the delivery catheter  200  and/or re-sheathing the occlusion device  100  while preventing, or at least inhibiting, the distal portion  108  from exiting the aneurysm through the neck during deployment. By preventing or at least inhibiting the distal portion from passing through the neck during deployment, the whole occlusion device  100  is deployed within the aneurysm such that no portion of the occlusion device  100  protrudes into the parent vessel. As such, in contrast to traditional embolic coils and/or intracranial stents, the occlusion device  100  of the present technology significantly reduces and/or the eliminates the presence of any nidus in the parent vessel that could be the site for the formation of a thromboembolism. 
     In addition to the angle θ, the length of the directing region  122  (measured along the first direction A 1  between its proximal terminus  122   a  and its distal terminus  122   b ) is a design factor related to deployment of the occlusion device  100 . For example, if the length of the directing region  122  is too short, the directing region  122  can catch on the distal end of the delivery catheter  200 . If the length of the directing region  122  is too long, the distal portion  108  is more likely to exit the aneurysm through the neck, especially in shallow aneurysms. The directing region  122  generally has a length that is from about 25% and about 75% of the aneurysm diameter. For example, the length is from about 0.005 inches and about 0.25 inches, and in some embodiments, from about 0.05 inches and about 0.20 inches. More specifically, the length is between about 0.09 inches and about 0.20 inches, or from about 0.09 inches and about 0.18 inches. The length of the directing region  122 , however, is a function of several factors and is not necessarily limited to being within the above ranges. 
       FIGS. 3A and 3B  are top and side views of the occlusion device  100  of  FIGS. 1A-2  in a partially-deployed configuration once the distal portion  108 , intermediate portion  106 , and distal-most broad portion  120  have exited the delivery catheter  300  (only shown in  FIG. 3A ). In its deployed configuration, the intermediate portion  106  positions the distal portion  108  of the occlusion device  100  generally within the same plane P ( FIG. 3B ) as the distal region of the distal-most broad portion  120  of the mesh  101  ( FIGS. 1A and 1B ). As such, during delivery of the occlusion device  100  to a target aneurysm, the distal portion  108  slides along the inner surface of the aneurysm while the proximal portion  104  is pushed out of the delivery catheter  300  to fill the aneurysm. 
       FIGS. 4A-4E  illustrate a method of positioning the occlusion device  100  within an aneurysm A having a neck N open to a blood vessel V in accordance with an embodiment of the present technology. The occlusion device  100  is intravascularly delivered to a location within a blood vessel lumen L adjacent a target aneurysm A in a low-profile configuration (not shown) within a delivery catheter  400 . The distal portion of the delivery catheter  400  is then advanced through the neck N of the aneurysm A to an interior region of the aneurysm A. As shown in  FIG. 4A , the occlusion device  100  is then deployed by pushing the occlusion device  100  distally through the distal opening of the delivery catheter  400  towards a wall of the aneurysm A. As the distal portion  108  and intermediate portion  106  exit the delivery catheter  400 , the intermediate portion  106  moves into a pre-set curved shape to position the directing region  122  at a predetermined angle with respect to the emerging proximal portion, as well as with respect to an axis of the distal end region of the delivery catheter  400 . 
     Referring to  FIGS. 4B-4D , as more of the occlusion device  100  exits the delivery catheter  400 , the distal portion  108  contacts the aneurysm wall and slides up and around the curved inner surface of the aneurysm A.  FIG. 4E  shows the distal portion  108  as it reaches the neck N of the aneurysm. At this point of deployment, the angle of the directing region  122  with respect to the proximal portion  104  directs the distal portion  108  away from exiting the aneurysm A through the neck N, and instead guides the distal portion  108  across the neck N of the aneurysm A. As shown in  FIG. 4E , the combination of the preset angle θ between the directing region  122  and the proximal portion  104  and the length of the directing region  122  relative to a diameter of the aneurysm A enables the directing region  122  to direct the distal portion  108  as the occlusion device  100  is being pushed distally out of the delivery catheter  400  into the aneurysm A. As such, the directing region  122  inhibits the distal portion  108  from exiting the aneurysm A through the neck N and instead directs the proximal portion  104  to cross the neck N and generally remain within the aneurysm A. 
     To better appreciate the operation of the directing region  122  of the present technology,  FIG. 5  shows a hypothetical occlusion device  100 ′ with a region  122 ′ where the angle β can allow a portion of the hypothetical device  100 ′ to extend into the aneurysm A. As shown in the  FIG. 5 , the hypothetical occlusion device  100 ′ is not configured in accordance with the present technology (and included for illustrative purposes only) because the angle between the region  122 ′ and the distal-most broad portion is too large such that the distal portion will slide along the inner surface of the aneurysm A and, upon reaching the neck N, exit the aneurysm A into the blood vessel lumen L. 
     3.0 ADDITIONAL EMBODIMENTS 
       FIGS. 6-12  shows portions of several embodiments of occlusion devices configured in accordance with the present technology.  FIG. 6 , for example, shows a portion of one embodiment of an occlusion device  600  having a distal portion  608  that does not include a lead-in member such that a directing region  622  comprises the entire distal portion  608 .  FIG. 7  shows a portion of another embodiment of an occlusion device  700  that, like the occlusion device  600  shown in  FIG. 6 , does not include a lead-in member. Additionally, the occlusion device  700  has an intermediate portion  706  and a directing region  722  that are formed a single, continuous non-mesh component (e.g., a tube or solid member). 
       FIG. 8  illustrates a portion of an occlusion device  800  configured in accordance with a further embodiment of the present technology. The occlusion device  800 , like the occlusion device  600  shown in  FIG. 6 , does not include a lead-in member. The occlusion device  800  of  FIG. 8  has an intermediate portion  806  defined by a mesh structure, and a directing region  822  comprising a generally cylindrical component coupled to the mesh structure at the intermediate portion  806 . 
     A portion of an occlusion device  900  configured in accordance with yet another embodiment of the present technology is shown in  FIG. 9 . The occlusion device  900  includes an intermediate portion  906  and a directing region  922  extending from the intermediate portion. The intermediate portion  906  is a curved, non-mesh component. The directing region  922  includes a radially compacted, elongated mesh that terminates at a distal crimp. The occlusion device  900  does not include a lead-in member. As such, a distal terminus of the directing region  922  comprises a distal terminus of the occlusion device  900 . 
       FIGS. 10 and 11  show occlusion devices  1000  and  1100 , respectively, that are made entirely of a mesh structure. For example, in  FIG. 10 , the occlusion device  1000  has an intermediate portion  1006  and a directing region  1022  formed of a continuous mesh structure. As shown in  FIG. 10 , the directing region  1022  can be defined by the distal-most portion of the mesh structure. The occlusion device  1000  of  FIG. 10  does not include a lead-in member. The occlusion device  1100  of  FIG. 11  also includes an intermediate portion  1106  and a directing region  1122  formed of a single, continuous mesh structure, as well as a lead-in member  1102  formed of a curved, distal-most portion of the mesh structure. 
       FIG. 12  illustrates a portion of an occlusion device  1200  configured in accordance with a further embodiment of the present technology. In  FIG. 12 , the occlusion device  1200  includes a non-linear directing region  1222  having an axis A 1  defined by a straight line between the proximal and distal termini of the directing region  1222 . The occlusion device  1200  includes an intermediate portion  1206  that positions the axis A 1  of the directing region  1222  at about a right angle θ with respect to an axis A 2  of the proximal portion  1204  of the occlusion device  1200 . 
     4.0 ADDITIONAL EMBODIMENTS OF OCCLUSION DEVICES FOR USE WITH THE DIRECTING REGIONS DISCLOSED HEREIN 
     Any of the distal portions, intermediate portions, and/or directing regions disclosed herein can be used with additional occlusion devices. For example, the distal ends of any of the occlusion devices described below with reference to  FIGS. 13A-38  can be configured to include any of the intermediate portions (e.g.,  106 ,  606 ,  706 ,  806 ,  906 ,  1006 ,  1106 , etc.), distal portions (e.g.,  108 ,  608 , etc.), and/or directing regions (e.g.,  122 ,  622 ,  722 ,  822 ,  922 ,  1022 ,  1122 ,  1222 , etc.) disclosed above with reference to  FIGS. 1A-12 . 
       FIGS. 13A and 13B , for example, are schematic illustrations of a medical device  1300  shown in a first configuration and a second configuration, respectively. The medical device  1300  is configured to promote healing of an aneurysm. More specifically, at least a portion of the medical device  1300  is configured to occupy at least a portion of the volume defined by a sac of the aneurysm and, in some embodiments, at least a portion of the medical device  1300  is configured to promote endothelial cell attachment over a neck of the aneurysm. Once endothelialization over the aneurysm neck is complete, blood flow into the aneurysm sac from a parent blood vessel (i.e., the vessel on which the aneurysm formed) is prevented. 
     The medical device  1300  can include an insertion portion  1302  and an occlusion device  1310 . The insertion portion  1302  is coupled to the occlusion device  1310 , such as, for example, at a proximal portion  1312  of the occlusion device  1310 . In some embodiments, the insertion portion  102  is removably coupled to the occlusion device  1310 . In this manner, the insertion portion  102  can be separated from the occlusion device  1310  following delivery of the occlusion device to the aneurysm and removed from a patient&#39;s vasculature. The insertion portion  1302  can be, for example, a guide wire or a distal end portion of a wire. The medical device  1300  can be used with a cannula or catheter  1304  (shown in dashed lines in  FIGS. 13A and 13B ) to, for example, deliver the occlusion device  1310  to the aneurysm. 
     The occlusion device  1310  is configured to be deployed in the aneurysm (e.g., in a sac of an aneurysm). The occlusion device  1310  has a first portion  1320  and a second portion  1330 . As shown in  FIG. 13A , the occlusion device  1310  has a first configuration in which the first portion  1320  and the second portion  1330  are substantially linearly aligned. In its first configuration, the occlusion device  1310  is configured for insertion through a blood vessel. The occlusion device  1310  is also configured for insertion through a neck of the aneurysm when in its first configuration. 
     The occlusion device  1310  is movable between its first configuration and a second configuration in which the second portion  1330  at least partially overlaps the first portion  1320 , as shown in  FIG. 13B . For example, the second portion  1330  can be configured to bend, curve and/or twist in multiple turns such that multiple segments of the first portion  1320  and the second portion  1330  are overlapped. Additionally, at least one of the first portion  1320  and the second portion  1330  can be configured to bend or curve in multiple turns such that the respective first or second portion is overlapped with itself. In some embodiments, the occlusion device  1310  can be understood to have multiple first portions and multiple second portions. In other words, the occlusion device can continually overlap itself in its deployed configuration to occupy all or substantially all of the volume of the aneurysm. 
     In its second configuration, the occlusion device  1310  is configured to occupy at least a portion of the volume defined by the sac of the aneurysm. In some embodiments, when the occlusion device  1310  is in its second configuration, at least a portion of the occlusion device is configured to be positioned over the neck of the aneurysm. For example, the portion of the occlusion device  1310  at which the second portion  1330  overlaps the first portion  1320  can be configured to be positioned over the neck of the aneurysm. As such, the portion of the occlusion device  1310  disposed over the aneurysm neck has an increased density (e.g., a dual density compared to the first portion  120  or the second portion  1330  individually), which helps to limit or prevent blood flow from entering the sac of the aneurysm. The portion of the occlusion device  1310  positioned over the aneurysm neck can be a scaffold for endothelial cell attachment at the aneurysm neck. For example, the portion of the occlusion device  1310  positionable over the aneurysm neck can be porous, such as by including a porous mesh, as described in more detail herein. In some embodiments, the first portion  1320  and the second portion  1330  of the occlusion device  1310  are biased to the second configuration. 
     As noted above, in some embodiments, at least a portion of the occlusion device  1310  is porous. For example, in some embodiments, at least a portion of the occlusion device  1310  can include and/or be constructed of a mesh (e.g., woven, braided, or laser-cut) material such that a wall or layer of the occlusion device  1310  defines multiple openings or interstices  1318 . More specifically, in some embodiments, at least one of or both the first portion  1320  and the second portion  1330  of the occlusion device  1310  can include the porous mesh. The porous mesh can have a first porosity when the occlusion device  1310  is in its first configuration and a second porosity when the occlusion device is in its second configuration. More specifically, in some embodiments, the porous mesh can have a greater porosity when the occlusion device  1310  is in its second configuration than when the occlusion device is in its first configuration. The porosity of the porous mesh can be increased, for example, because one or more individual pores or openings are larger when in the second configuration than in the first configuration. For example, the porous mesh can be expanded in the second configuration, thereby increasing the space between filaments of the mesh (and thus the size of one or more openings of the mesh). In other words, an overall volume of pore openings can be increased. In another example, the porosity of the porous mesh can be increased because one or more openings that were closed off when the occlusion device  1310  was collapsed into its first configuration are reopened when the occlusion device is moved to its second configuration. In other words, a number of open pores can be increased. 
     In some embodiments, the first portion  1320  and the second portion  1330  can have one of the same or different porosities. For example, the first portion  1320  can have a porosity greater than a porosity of the second portion  1330 . in another example, the second portion  1330  can have a porosity greater than the porosity of the first portion  1320 . In still another example, the first and second portions  1320 ,  1330  can have substantially equivalent porosities in the expanded configuration. 
     In some embodiments, at least one of the first portion  120  and the second portion  130  includes one, two, three, or more layers. For example, in some embodiments, the first portion  120  of the occlusion device  1310  includes a first layer (not shown in  FIG. 13A or 13B ) of porous mesh and a second layer (not shown in  FIG. 13A or 13B ) of porous mesh. The first layer and the second layer can have the same or different porosities. In some embodiments, the first layer is offset from the second layer. As such, the porosity of the first portion is determined by the porosities of the first and second layers and the manner in which the first layer is offset from the second layer. 
     In some embodiments, at least a portion of the occlusion device  1310 , such as at least one of the first portion  1320  or the second portion  1330  can include a shape-memory material, such as, for example, nitinol, and can be pre-formed to assume a desired shape. Thus, in such an embodiment, the portion of the occlusion device  1310  (e.g., the first portion  1320  and/or the second portion  1330 ) can be biased into an expanded second configuration and moved to a collapsed first configuration by restraining or compressing the portion of the occlusion device. 
     In some embodiments, at least a portion of the occlusion device  1310 , such as at least one of the first portion  1320  or the second portion  1330  can include an electropositive material, described in more detail below. 
     The occlusion device  1310  when in the expanded configuration can have a variety of different shapes, sizes and configurations. For example, in some embodiments, when in the expanded configuration the occlusion device  1310  can be substantially spherical. In some embodiments, the occlusion device  1310  can be substantially helical. In some embodiments, the occlusion device  1310  can be substantially circular, disc-shaped, or ring-shaped. In some embodiments, the occlusion device  1310  can be a custom-made shape based on a shape of a target aneurysm within a patient: for example, a shape modeled after the shape of the target aneurysm as detected by an imaging device. For example, an image of the aneurysm shape can be acquired using an angiogram, and the occlusion device  1310  can be modeled after the shape of the aneurysm shown in the angiogram. In some embodiments, the occlusion device  1310  can include multiple portions having varying outer perimeters or outer diameters. For example, in some embodiments, when in the expanded configuration the occlusion device  1310  can include a first portion having a first outer perimeter, a second portion having a second outer perimeter and a third portion having a third outer perimeter. In such an embodiment, the second outer perimeter can be smaller than each of the first outer perimeter and the third outer perimeter. 
     In one example use of the medical device  100 , a catheter  1304  can be inserted into a blood vessel and directed to a desired treatment site near a vascular defect, such as the aneurysm. The occlusion device  1310  is inserted into an elongate lumen of the catheter  1304  for delivery to the treatment site. A distal portion of the catheter  1304  is positioned adjacent the aneurysm within the blood vessel. The occlusion device  1310  is moved from a first position inside the catheter to a second position outside the catheter. When the occlusion device  1310  is in its first position, each of the first portion  1320  and the second portion  1330  are in a first configuration. For example, in the first configuration, each of the first and second portions  1320 ,  1330  can be compressed or collapsed within the lumen of the catheter  1304  and are substantially linear in configuration. 
     The occlusion device  1310  can be oriented with respect to an opening in the vessel wall in fluid communication with the aneurysm such that the occlusion device can enter a sac of the aneurysm when the occlusion device  1310  is moved to its second position. The occlusion device  1310  can be moved from its first position to its second position with the assistance of the insertion portion  1302  such that the occlusion device  1310  is directed into and positioned within a sac of the aneurysm. When the occlusion device  1310  is in its second position, the first and second portions each have a second configuration. For example, in the second configuration, each of the first and second portions  1320 ,  1330  can be expanded into a three-dimensional shape. The three-dimensional shape of the first portion  1320  in the second configuration can be similar to or different from the three-dimensional shape of the second portion  1330 . In the second configuration, the first portion  1320  of the occlusion device  1310  substantially overlaps the second portion  1330 . In some embodiments, the second portion  1330  is disposed in an interior region defined by the first portion when each of the first portion and the second portion are in their respective second configurations. 
     The first and second portions  1320 ,  1330  can be moved to their respective second configurations concurrently or sequentially. For example, in some embodiments, the second portion  1330  is moved to its second configuration before the first portion  1320  is moved to its second configuration. The occlusion device  1310  can assume a biased expandable configuration such that the walls of the occlusion device  1310  contact at least a portion of the wall of the aneurysm and/or such that a portion of the occlusion device is disposed over the neck of the aneurysm. The presence of the occlusion device  1310  over the neck of the aneurysm can substantially reduce and/or prevent further blood flow from the parent vessel into the aneurysm sac because the occlusion device can act as a physical flow disruptor for blood flowing from the parent vessel and as a scaffold for endothelial cell attachment at the aneurysm neck to promote endothelialization of the neck/vessel wall. The insertion portion  1302  can then be disconnected from a proximal end of the occlusion device  1310  and removed through the catheter  1304 . 
       FIGS. 14A-14E  illustrate a medical device according to an embodiment. The medical device  1400  can include all or some of the same features and functions as described above for medical device  1300 . The medical device  1400  includes an insertion portion  1402  and an occlusion device  1410 . The occlusion device  1410  is removably coupled at its proximal end to a distal end of the insertion portion  1402 . 
     The occlusion device  1410  includes a first portion  1420  and a second portion  1430 . As shown in  FIGS. 14A and 14C , the occlusion device  1410  has a first, or collapsed, configuration in which the first and second portions  1420 ,  1430  are substantially linearly aligned. In this manner, the occlusion device  1410  can be disposed within a lumen of a catheter  1404  for delivery through a blood vessel V to a treatment site, such as to an aneurysm A. In its first configuration, the occlusion device  1410  has a first width W 1 , as shown in  FIG. 14A . As shown in  FIGS. 14B, 14D , and  14 E, the occlusion device  1410  is moveable to a second, or expanded or deployed, configuration. The insertion portion  1402  is configured to move the occlusion device  1410  from the first configuration to the second configuration. The insertion portion  1402  can be disconnected from the occlusion device  1410  when the occlusion device  1410  is in its second configuration. 
     In its second configuration, the occlusion device  1410  is configured to occupy at least a portion of the volume defined by a sac of the aneurysm A. As such, the occlusion device  1410  has a second width W 2  in the second, expanded, configuration greater than its first width W 1 . For example, the occlusion device  1410  can be substantially narrow and elongate in its first configuration and can assume a three-dimensional shape in its second configuration. In the embodiments illustrated in  FIGS. 14A-14E , the occlusion device  1410  has a substantially spherical shape in its second configuration. The occlusion device  1410  can be compliant such that its three-dimensional shape can accommodate any irregularities in the shape of the aneurysm. In the second configuration, the second portion  1430  of the occlusion device  1410  at least partially overlaps the first portion  1420 . At least a portion of the occlusion device  1410  is configured to be positioned over a neck N of the aneurysm A when the occlusion device is in its second configuration within the sac of aneurysm A. The occlusion device  1410  is configured to facilitate endothelial cell attachment at the neck N of the aneurysm A, as described in more detail herein. 
     In the embodiment illustrated in  FIG. 14A , the first portion (or member)  1420  is a first ribbon-like strand and the second portion (or member)  1430  is a second ribbon-like strand discrete from the first portion. In other embodiments, an occlusion device can include a first portion and a second portion from a single ribbon-like strand (e.g., integrally or monolithically constructed), instead of discrete portions. A first end  1422  of the first portion  1420  is coupled to a first end  1432  of the second portion  1430 . Any suitable mechanism for coupling the first end  1422  of the first portion  1420  to the first end  232  of the second portion  1430  can be used, such as an adhesive, a mechanical coupler, a weld, or the like, or any combination of the foregoing. For example, the first ends  1422 ,  1432  can be coupled by a band  1440 . The band  1440  can also be configured to help couple the insertion portion  1402  to the occlusion device  1410 . The band  1440  can be or can include, for example, a radiopaque marker. 
     A second end  1424  of the first portion  1420  and a second end  1434  of the second portion  1430  each have a radiopaque marker  1442 ,  1444 , respectively, coupled thereto. The radiopaque markers  1442 ,  1444  are configured to facilitate imaging of the occlusion device  1410  during delivery to the treatment site and/or subsequent to implantation. The markers  1442 ,  1444  are configured to be wholly disposed within the sac of the aneurysm A when the occlusion device  1410  is in its second configuration. As such, the markers  1442 ,  1444  will not puncture the wall of the aneurysm A or the vessel V, and the markers  1442 ,  1444  will not interfere with endothelial cell attachment at the aneurysm neck. This is also beneficial because if the markers  1442 ,  1444  were positioned at or proximate to the neck of the aneurysm, blood from a parent blood vessel could have a tendency to clot around the marker. 
     When the expandable member  1410  is moved between its first configuration and its second configuration, at least one of the first portion  1420  and the second portion  1430  is also moveable between a first configuration and a second configuration. The first portion or member  1420  has a first, collapsed, configuration in which the first portion  1420  is substantially elongate and has a first width. The first portion  1420  has a second, expanded, configuration, in which the first portion  1420  has a second width greater than the first width. For example, the first portion  1420  can be moveable from a substantially linear, elongate collapsed configuration to a multi-dimensional (e.g., three-dimensional) shape in the expanded or deployed configuration. As shown in  FIGS. 14B and 14E , the first portion  1420  can have a three-dimensional shape in the expanded configuration that lends an overall spherical shape to the occlusion device  1410 . The first portion  1420  can be biased to its second, expanded, configuration. 
     The first portion or member  1420  is porous and, for example, can include or be constructed of a porous mesh. The porous mesh can be formed using filaments that are woven or braided together in a manner that openings or interstices are present between portions of the filaments at least when the occlusion device  1410  is in its second configuration. For example, the porous mesh can include a plurality of braided wires. Suitable mesh material is described in more detail herein. The porous mesh can have a first porosity when the first portion  1420  is in the first configuration and a second porosity when the first portion  1420  is in the second configuration. For example, when the first portion  1420  is moved from its first, collapsed, configuration to its second, expanded, configuration, the mesh can be expanded such that the size of the openings of the mesh is increased, thus increasing the porosity of the mesh. The porous mesh is configured to act as a scaffold that promotes clot formation and endothelium cell attachment when the mesh is disposed within the aneurysm A. Specifically, endothelial cells will migrate to the openings of the mesh. 
     The first portion  1420  of the occlusion device  1410  includes a first layer of porous mesh and a second layer of porous mesh. In this manner, the density of the first portion  1420  is greater than the density of either the first or second layers individually. Such a dual-density structure can help to limit or prevent blood flow into the aneurysm A, for example when the first and second layers of the first portion  1420  arc disposed over the neck N of the aneurysm A. The first layer of porous mesh and the second layer of porous mesh can have the same porosities, or different porosities. The first layer of porous mesh can be offset from the second layer of porous mesh. In this manner, the overall porosity of the first portion  1420  is greater than the porosity of either the first or second layers individually. The first and second layers of porous mesh can be coupled together in any suitable manner. For example, the first portion  1420  can be formed using an elongate tubular mesh having an elongate lumen therethrough. In such an embodiment, the elongate mesh can be flattened from a tubular structure to a ribbon-like structure such that a first side, or layer, of the mesh is disposed on or proximate to a second side, or layer, of the mesh, thus forming a dual density, or dual-layered, mesh structure. 
     The second portion, or member,  1430  of the occlusion device  1410  can be configured the same as or similar to, and can be used in the same or similar manner, as the first portion  1420 . When the expandable member  1410  is moved between its first configuration and its second configuration, the second portion  1430  is also moveable between a first, collapsed, configuration in which the second portion is substantially elongate and has a third width, and a second, expanded, configuration, in which the second member has a fourth width greater than the third width. For example, the second portion  1430  can be moveable from a substantially linear, elongate collapsed configuration to a multi-dimensional (e.g., three-dimensional) shape in the expanded configuration. As shown in  FIGS. 14B and 14E , the second portion  1430  can have a three-dimensional shape in the expanded configuration that lends an overall spherical shape to the occlusion device  1410 . The second portion  1430  can be biased to its second, expanded, configuration. 
     The second portion  1430  is porous and can include or be constructed of a porous mesh. The porous mesh can be configured the same as or similar to, and can be used in the same or similar manner, as the porous mesh described above with respect to the first portion  1420  of the occlusion device  1410 . For example, the porous mesh can include a weave or braid of filaments that is porous at least when the occlusion device  1410  is in its second configuration. Additionally, the porous mesh of the second portion  1430  can have a first porosity when the second portion  1430  is in the first configuration and a second porosity when the second portion  1430  is in the second configuration. In some embodiments, the second portion  1430  of the occlusion device  1410  includes a first layer of porous mesh and a second layer of porous mesh, which can be of the same or different porosities. In this manner, the total density of the second portion  1430  is greater than the density of either the first or second layers individually. The first layer of porous mesh can be offset from the second layer of porous mesh such that the overall porosity of the second portion  1430  is greater than the porosity of either the first or second layers individually. Similarly as described above with respect to the first portion  1420 , the first and second layers of porous mesh of the second portion  1430  can be formed from a monolithically constructed elongate tubular mesh that is flattened into a ribbon-like structure. 
     The first portion  1420  and the second portion  1430  of the occlusion device  1410  can be the same or different sizes. For example, as shown in  FIG. 14E , the first portion  1420  can have a length in its first, collapsed, configuration, that is less than a length of the second portion  1430  in its first, collapsed, configuration. In this manner, the markers  242 ,  1444  will be sequentially introduced through the neck N of the aneurysm A, which permits the occlusion device  1410  to be introduced through a narrower neck N. In another example, the first portion  1420  and the second portion  1430  can have the same or different widths. In some embodiments, for example, the first width of the first portion  1420  in its first configuration is wider than the third width of the second portion  1430  in its first configuration. The second width of the first portion  1420  in its second configuration can also be wider than the fourth width of the second portion  1430  in its second configuration. In another example, the fourth, expanded, width of the second portion  1430  can be greater than the second, expanded, width of the first portion  1420 . In some embodiments, the porous mesh of the first portion  1420  can have a multi-dimensional shape with a first width when the occlusion device  1410  is in its second configuration, and the porous mesh of the second portion  1430  can have a multi-dimensional shape with a second width less than the first width when the occlusion device is in its second configuration. 
     In some embodiments, for example, the first portion  1420  (or the porous mesh of the first portion) can have a width of about 8 mm when the occlusion device is expanded in its second configuration, and the second portion  1430  (or the porous mesh of the second portion) can have a width of about 9.5 mm when the occlusion device is expanded in its second configuration. As such, in an embodiment in which the first portion  1420  has a smaller overall size in the expanded configuration than the second portion  1430 , the first portion  1420  can be configured to be disposed within an open interior region formed by the second portion  1430  in its second configuration. 
     In some embodiments, a variation of medical device  1400  is contemplated. For example, in such an embodiment, the first portion of the occlusion device can include a first tubular mesh that defines a lumen therethrough, and the second portion of the occlusion device can include a second tubular mesh disposed within the lumen of the first tubular mesh. The first and second tubular mesh structures can be formed into a substantially ribbon-like strand. As such, the occlusion device has a four-layer density. The occlusion device can include additional ribbon-like strands in addition to the strand formed by the first and second portions. For example, the occlusion device can include one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, or nine strands, with each of the strands having a desired number of layers (e.g., two, four, or more layers). As such, an occlusion device can be formed that has a desired amount of density. As noted above, a highly dense structure helps to prevent blood flow from the parent blood vessel into the aneurysm. Each layer or portion of the occlusion device can have the same or different density as the other layers or portions. Furthermore, each layer or portion of the occlusion device can have the same or different porosity as the other layers or portions. 
       FIG. 15  illustrates a portion of another embodiment of a medical device. The medical device  1500  can include the same or similar features and functions as described above for previous embodiments. For example, the medical device  1500  includes an occlusion device  1510  and an insertion portion or member (not shown in  FIG. 15 ). The occlusion device  1510  is shown in an expanded configuration and can be moved between a compressed or collapsed configuration in which the occlusion device is substantially elongate and the expanded configuration in the same or similar manner as described above for occlusion device  1410 . In the expanded configuration, a first portion  1520  of the occlusion device  1510  is overlapped by a second portion  1530  of the occlusion device. Additionally, at least a portion of the first portion  1520  is disposed within an open interior region  1536  defined by the second portion  1530  when the occlusion device  1510  is in its expanded configuration. 
     The occlusion device  1510  includes a ribbon-like strand of porous mesh. At least a portion of the porous mesh is configured to be positioned over a neck of an aneurysm when the occlusion device  1510  is in the expanded configuration. The porous mesh is configured to bend, curve, and/or twist at multiple turns into a substantially spherical shape when the occlusion device  1510  is in the expanded configuration. The porous mesh can be a ribbon-like structure that is wider than the porous mesh of occlusion device  1410 . In this manner, the porous mesh of occlusion device  1510  can be a shorter length than that of occlusion device  1410  and still provide a similar amount of coverage within the aneurysm (and over the neck of the aneurysm) as occlusion device  1410 . The porous mesh can include one, two, or more layers depending on the desired density and porosity of the occlusion device  1510 . In some embodiments, a first radiopaque marker  1542  is coupled to a first end  1512  of the occlusion device  1510  and a second radiopaque marker  1544  is coupled to a second end  1514  of the occlusion device. The occlusion device  1510  is configured to be wholly disposed within the aneurysm such that the radiopaque markers  1542 ,  1544  are wholly disposed within the aneurysm sac and the porous mesh is disposed over the neck of the aneurysm. In some embodiments, the radiopaque markers are configured to be positioned at a side of the aneurysm (i.e., disposed away from the neck of the aneurysm). 
       FIG. 16  illustrates another embodiment of a medical device. The medical device  1600  can include the same or similar features and functions as described above for previous embodiments. For example, the medical device  1600  includes an occlusion device  1610  and an insertion portion or member  1602 . The occlusion device  1610  is sized to occupy the sac of an aneurysm, and the insertion member  1602  is configured to facilitate delivery of the occlusion device into the sac of the aneurysm. The occlusion device  1610  is shown in an expanded configuration and can be moved between a compressed or collapsed configuration and the expanded configuration in the same or similar manner as described above for previous embodiments. 
     The occlusion device  1610  includes at least one ribbon-like strand of porous mesh configured to be expanded within the aneurysm as a 360 degree spiral or ring-shaped structure. In the expanded configuration, a first portion  1620  of the occlusion device  1610  is overlapped by a second portion (not shown in  FIG. 16 ) of the occlusion device, which is overlapped by a third portion  1650  of the occlusion device. In this manner, at least a portion of the occlusion device  1610  includes two, three, four, or more layers of implant material (e.g., porous mesh, as described above in previous embodiments), which can be positioned over the neck of the aneurysm from within the aneurysm to function as a dense flow disruptor. In some embodiments, a radiopaque marker  1642  is coupled to the occlusion device  1610 . 
       FIG. 17  illustrates another embodiment of a medical device. The medical device  1700  can include the same or similar features and functions as described above for medical device  1600 . For example, the medical device  1700  includes an occlusion device  1710  and an insertion portion or member  1702 . The medical device  1700  can be delivered to an aneurysm or other vascular defect using a microcatheter  1704 . The occlusion device  1710  is sized to occupy at least a portion of the volume defined by the sac of the aneurysm, and the insertion member  1702  is configured to facilitate delivery of the occlusion device into the sac of the aneurysm. The occlusion device  1710  is shown in an expanded configuration and can be moved between a compressed or collapsed configuration and the expanded configuration in the same or similar manner as described above for previous embodiments. 
     The occlusion device  1710  includes a porous mesh configured to be expanded within the aneurysm as a substantially circular or disc-shaped structure, as shown in  FIG. 17 . In the expanded configuration, a first end portion  1712  of the occlusion device  1710  is engaged with and/or overlapped with a second end portion  1714  of the occlusion device. The occlusion device  1710  includes a first portion  1720  having a first density of porous mesh and a second portion  1730  having a second, higher, density of porous mesh. More specifically, a weave or braid of the porous mesh has a higher density in the second portion  1730  than in the first portion  1720  of the occlusion device. The occlusion device  1710  is configured to be disposed within the aneurysm (or other vascular defect) such that at least a portion of the second portion  1730  is disposed over the neck of the aneurysm, because the higher density promotes endothelial cell attachment to the occlusion device. The occlusion device  1710  includes at least one radiopaque marker  1742 , which can be disposed on one of the first end portion  1712  (as shown in  FIG. 17 ) and/or the second end portion  1714 . When the occlusion device  1710  is disposed within the aneurysm in its expanded configuration such that the higher density second portion  1730  is disposed over the neck of the aneurysm, the at least one radiopaque marker  1742  is disposed within the sac of the aneurysm away from the neck of the aneurysm. 
       FIG. 18  illustrates another embodiment of a medical device. The medical device  1800  can include the same or similar features and functions as described above for previous embodiments. For example, the medical device  1800  includes an occlusion device  1810  and an insertion portion or member  1802 . The occlusion device  1810  is sized to occupy at least a portion of a volume defined by the sac of the aneurysm, and the insertion member  1802  is configured to facilitate delivery of the occlusion device into the sac of the aneurysm. The occlusion device  1810  is shown in an expanded configuration and can be moved between a compressed or collapsed configuration and the expanded configuration in the same or similar manner as described above for previous embodiments. 
     The occlusion device  1810  includes a ribbon-like strand of porous mesh having at least two layers of mesh. The occlusion device  1810  is configured to be expanded within the aneurysm as a substantially helical or coil shaped structure, as shown in  FIG. 18 . The occlusion device  1810  can be disposed within the aneurysm (or other vascular defect) such that at least a portion of the implant is disposed over the neck of the aneurysm to facilitate endothelial cell attachment at the neck. The occlusion device  1810  includes at least one radiopaque marker  1842 , which can be disposed on an end of the occlusion device  1810 , as shown in  FIG. 18 . The insertion member  1802  can be removably coupled to the occlusion device at the radiopaque marker. 
       FIG. 19  illustrates another embodiment of a medical device. A medical device  1900  includes all the same or similar features and functions as described above for medical device  1800 . For example, the medical device  1900  includes an occlusion device  1910 , an insertion portion or member  1902 , and a radiopaque marker  1942  coupled to an end of the occlusion device. The occlusion device  1910  includes a porous mesh formed of a tubular or rounded braid structure. The rounded braid structure can lend more softness to the occlusion device  1910  than, for example, the flattened ribbon-like structure previously described. 
       FIG. 20  illustrates another embodiment of a medical device. The medical device  2000  can include the same or similar features and functions as described above for previous embodiments. For example, the medical device  2000  includes an occlusion device  2010  and an insertion portion or member  2002 . The medical device  2000  can be delivered to an aneurysm or other vascular defect using a microcatheter  2004 . The occlusion device  2010  is sized to occupy at least a portion of the volume of the sac of the aneurysm, and the insertion member  2002  is configured to facilitate delivery of the occlusion device from the microcatheter  2004  into the sac of the aneurysm. The occlusion device  2010  is shown in an expanded configuration and can be moved between a compressed or collapsed configuration and the expanded configuration in the same or similar manner as described above for previous embodiments. 
     The occlusion device  2010  includes a first member  2020  and a second member  2030 . The first and second members  2020 ,  2030  are coupled at a first end  2012  of the occlusion device  2010  and a second end  2014  of the occlusion device. The first and second members  2020 ,  2030  are also coupled together at at least one middle portion of the occlusion device  2010  between the first end  2012  and the second end  2014 . The first and second members  2020 ,  2030  can be coupled, for example, using radiopaque markers  2042 ,  2044 ,  2046 . Each site of coupling is configured to be a folding point of the occlusion device  2010  when the occlusion device is delivered into the aneurysm and is expanded within the aneurysm to comply with the shape of the aneurysm. As such, the occlusion device  2010  can be more densely packed into the aneurysm, for example, as compared to an implant that cannot bend or fold in response to the shape of the aneurysm. At least one of the first member  2020  and the second member  2030  of the occlusion device  2010  includes a porous mesh formed of a tubular or rounded braid structure. 
       FIG. 21  illustrates another embodiment of a medical device. The medical device  2100  can include the same or similar features and functions as described above for previous embodiments. For example, the medical device  2100  includes an occlusion device  2110  and an insertion portion or member  2102 . The occlusion device  2110  is sized to occupy the sac of the aneurysm, and the insertion member  2102  is configured to facilitate delivery of the occlusion device from a microcatheter (not shown in  FIG. 21 ) into the sac of the aneurysm. The occlusion device  2110  is shown in an expanded configuration and can be moved between a compressed or collapsed configuration and the expanded configuration in the same or similar manner as described above for previous embodiments. 
     The occlusion device  2110  includes a series of expandable portions  2120 ,  2122 ,  2124 ,  2126 ,  2128  separated by a series of constricted portions  2130 ,  2132 ,  2134 ,  2136 . The expandable portions  2120 ,  2122 ,  2124 ,  2126 ,  2128  can be configured to expand to any suitable multi-dimensional shape, including, for example, that resembling a sphere, a disc, a parabola, or the like. Additionally, each expandable portion  2120 ,  2122 ,  2124 ,  2126 ,  2128  can have an expanded shape distinct from an expanded shape of another expandable portion. 
     When the occlusion device  2110  is in its expanded configuration, as shown in  FIG. 21 , the expandable portions  2120 ,  2122 ,  2124 ,  2126 ,  2128  are more porous and less dense then the constricted portions  2130 ,  2132 ,  2134 ,  2136 . The density and/or porosity of each expandable portion  2120 ,  2122 ,  2124 ,  2126 ,  2128  can be varied from the other expandable portions  2120 ,  2122 ,  2124 ,  2126 ,  2128 , and the density and/or porosity of each expandable portion  2120 ,  2122 ,  2124 ,  2126 ,  2128  can be varied along a length and/or width of the respective expandable portion. For example, a first expandable portion  2120  can be more dense and/or less porous proximate to a first constriction portion  2130  and less dense and/or more porous at a middle, wider portion of the first expandable portion  2120 . Additionally, the expandable portions  2120 ,  2122 ,  2124 ,  2126 ,  2128  are each configured to have a width greater than when the occlusion device  2110  is in its collapsed configuration, and the constricted portions  2130 ,  2132 ,  2134 ,  2136  are each configured to have a width narrower than a width of the expandable portions  2120 ,  2122 ,  2124 ,  2126 ,  2128 . As such, the occlusion device  2110  is configured to bend, curve, and/or fold at the constricted portions  2130 ,  2132 ,  2134 ,  2136  to help comply with the shape of the aneurysm. 
     When the occlusion device  2110  is in its expanded configuration, the first expandable portion  2120  is configured to have a width greater than the width of the other expandable portions  2122 ,  2124 ,  2126 ,  2128 . The first expandable portion  2120  can be, as illustrated in  FIG. 21 , the most proximal of the expandable portions  2120 ,  2122 ,  2124 ,  2126 ,  2128 . The first expandable portion  2120  is configured to be positioned over a neck of the aneurysm when the occlusion device  2110  is disposed within the aneurysm in its expanded configuration. In this manner, the first expandable portion  2120  is configured to act as a flow disruptor at the neck of the aneurysm to help limit the flow of blood into the aneurysm from the parent blood vessel. The remaining, more distal, expandable portions  2122 ,  2124 ,  2126 ,  2128  are configured to be packed into the aneurysm to embolize the aneurysm. 
     The occlusion device  2110  includes a first radiopaque marker  2142  coupled to a first end  2112  of the implant and a second radiopaque marker  2144  coupled to a second end  2114  of the implant. The radiopaque markers  2142 ,  2144  are configured to be wholly disposed within the sac of the aneurysm when the occlusion device  2110  is disposed in the aneurysm in its expanded configuration. 
       FIG. 22  illustrates another embodiment of a medical device. The medical device  2200  can include the same or similar features and functions as described above for previous embodiments. For example, the medical device  2200  includes an occlusion device  2210  and an insertion portion or member  2202 . The occlusion device  2210  is sized to occupy the sac of the aneurysm, and the insertion member  2202  is configured to facilitate delivery of the occlusion device into the sac of the aneurysm. The occlusion device  2210  is shown in an expanded configuration and can be moved between a compressed or collapsed configuration and the expanded configuration in the same or similar manner as described above for previous embodiments. 
     The occlusion device  2210  includes a first porous member  2220  and a second porous member  2230 . The first porous member  2220  includes a porous mesh configured to have a multi-dimensional shape when the occlusion device  2210  is in its expanded configuration. As such, the first porous member  2220  has a second width in the expanded configuration that is greater than a first width of the first porous member in the collapsed configuration. The first porous member  2220  can be configured to expand to any suitable multi-dimensional shape, including, for example, that resembling a parabola, as shown in  FIG. 22 , a sphere, a disc, or the like. The first porous member  2220  is configured to be positioned over a neck of the aneurysm when the expandable member  2210  is disposed within the sac of the aneurysm to disrupt and/or stop the flow of blood into the aneurysm from the parent blood vessel. Additionally, the porous mesh of the first porous member  2220  is configured to promote endothelial cell attachment at the neck of the aneurysm, which can help to heal over the neck of the aneurysm. 
     The second porous member  2230  includes a porous mesh configured to have a multi-dimensional shape when the occlusion device  2210  is in its expanded configuration. As such, the second porous member  2230  has a fourth width in the expanded configuration greater than a third width of the second porous member in the collapsed configuration. The second porous member  2230  can be configured to expand to any suitable multi-dimensional shape, including, for example, that resembling a tube, as shown in  FIG. 22 , a sphere, a disc, a parabola, or the like. In the embodiment illustrated in  FIG. 22 , the second width of the first porous member  2220  is greater than the fourth width of the second porous member  2230 . The second porous member  2230  is configured to be disposed within the sac of the aneurysm such that the first porous member  2220  is disposed between the second porous member  2230  and the neck of the aneurysm. The second porous member  2230  is configured to be packed into the aneurysm to embolize the aneurysm. 
     A radiopaque marker  2244  is disposed between the first porous member  2220  and the second porous member  2230 , and can be used to couple the first and second porous members. The occlusion device  2210  is configured to bend, curve, and/or fold at the radiopaque marker  2244 , which can help the occlusion device  2210  comply with the shape of the sac of the aneurysm. Another radiopaque marker  2242  can be disposed on a proximate end of the occlusion device  2210 , and can be used to couple the insertion portion  2202  to the occlusion device. The radiopaque markers  2242 ,  2244  arc configured to be wholly disposed within the sac of the aneurysm when the occlusion device  2210  is disposed in the aneurysm in its expanded configuration. 
       FIGS. 23A and 23B  illustrate another embodiment of a medical device. The medical device  2300  can include the same or similar features and functions as described above for previous embodiments. For example, the medical device  2300  includes a first porous member  2320 , a second porous member  2330 , and an insertion portion or member  2302  removably couplable to the first and second porous members  2320 ,  2330 . 
     The first porous member  2320  has a first end  2322  and a second end  2324 . As shown in  FIG. 23A , the first porous member  2320  has a collapsed configuration for insertion through a blood vessel. In its collapsed configuration, the first porous member  2320  is substantially elongate with a first length. As shown in  FIG. 14B , the first porous member  2320  has an expanded configuration for occupying a sac of an aneurysm. When the first porous member  2320  is in its expanded configuration, it has a three-dimensional shape and defines an open interior region  2326 . The first porous member  2320  can have any suitable three-dimensional shape. For example, the first porous member  2320  can be configured to curve into a substantially spherical shape, as shown in  FIG. 23B . Additionally, in its expanded configuration, the first porous member  2320  includes a first segment configured to overlap with a second segment, which can be similar in many respects as described above with respect to occlusion devices  1410  and  1510 , for example. For example, the first porous member  2320  can include a mesh having a first segment configured to overlap with a second segment of the porous mesh to form a higher density portion of the first porous member  2320 . 
     The second porous member  2330  has a first end  2332  and a second end  2334 . The second porous member  2330  has a collapsed, first, configuration (not shown in  FIG. 23A or 23B ) for insertion through a blood vessel. In its collapsed configuration, the second porous member  2330  is substantially elongate with a second length less than the first length of the first porous member, and is configured to occupy a first volume. As shown in  FIGS. 23A and 23B , the second porous member  2330  has an expanded, second, configuration for occupying at least a portion of the volume of the sac of the aneurysm. When the second porous member  2330  is in its expanded configuration, it has a three-dimensional shape and is configured to occupy a second volume greater than the first volume. The second porous member  2330  can have any suitable three-dimensional shape. For example, the second porous member  2330  can be configured to expand into a substantially ball (e.g., spherical, round, oblong, or the like) shape, as shown in  FIGS. 23A and 23B . In the expanded configuration, the second porous member  2330  can have a porosity the same as, or different than, a porosity of the first porous member  2320 . The second porous member  2330  is configured to be disposed in the interior region  2326  of the first porous member  2320  when each of the first porous member and the second porous member are in the deployed or expanded configurations. 
     In the embodiment illustrated in  FIGS. 23A and 23B , the second porous member  2330  is coupled to the first porous member  2320 . Specifically, the first end  2322  of the first porous member  2320  is coupled to the first end  2332  of the second porous member  2330 . At least one of the first porous member  2320  and the second porous member  2330  includes a radiopaque marker. As shown in  FIG. 23A , a first radiopaque marker  2342  can be disposed on the first ends  2322 ,  2332  of the first and second porous members  2320 ,  2330  to couple the first and second porous members together. A second radiopaque marker  2344  can be disposed on the second end  2334  of the second porous member  2330 . When the first and second porous members  2320 ,  2330  arc in their respective expanded configurations, the second radiopaque marker  2344  is disposed within the interior region defined by the first porous member  2320 . 
     In use, the first and second porous members  2320 ,  2330 , and the first and second radiopaque markers  2342 ,  23214 , are wholly disposed within the aneurysm. The second porous member  2330  can be inserted into the aneurysm first and assume its expanded configuration therein. The first porous member  2320  can then be inserted into the aneurysm such that the first porous member curves, coils, or otherwise wraps around the second porous member  2330  as the first porous member moves to its expanded configuration. The first porous member  2320  is configured to be disposed within the aneurysm such that a portion of the first porous member is disposed over the neck of the aneurysm. For example, the higher density portion of the first porous member  2320  at which the first segment overlaps the second segment can be positioned over the neck of the aneurysm to promote endothelial cell attachment at the aneurysm neck. The second porous member  2330  can help to embolize the aneurysm by providing additional porous mesh within the sac of the aneurysm for cell attachment and/or clot formation. As such, the second porous member occupies a portion of the volume of the sac of the aneurysm such that blood flow through the aneurysm is further inhibited. 
     Although the medical device  2300  includes discrete first and second porous members  2320 ,  2330 , respectively, in other embodiments, the first and second porous members can be differently constructed. For example, referring to  FIG. 24 , an embodiment of a medical device  1200  is illustrated. The medical device  2400  can include the same or similar features and functions as described above for medical device  2400 , or other previous embodiments. For example, the medical device  2400  includes a first porous member  2420 , a second porous member  2430 , and an insertion portion or member (not shown in  FIG. 24 ) removably couplable to the first and second porous members. Each of the first porous member  2420  and the second porous member  2430  can be similar in form and function as the first porous member  2320  and the second porous member  2330 , respectively, described above. 
     In the embodiment illustrated in  FIG. 24 , however, the second porous member  2430  is monolithically constructed with the first porous member  2420 . It should be noted that in  FIG. 24 , the first and second porous members  2420 ,  2430 , are shown in an expanded configuration but the second porous member  2430  is shown spaced apart from the first porous member  2420  for illustration purposes only. In use, in their respective deployed or expanded configurations, the second porous member  2430  is disposed within an interior region  2426  defined by the first porous member  2420  in a similar manner as that illustrated in  FIG. 23  with respect to medical device  2300 . Additionally, the medical device  2400  includes two radiopaque markers  2442 ,  2444 . A first radiopaque marker  2442  is disposed at an end of a porous mesh of the first porous member  2420 , and the second radiopaque marker  2444  is disposed at an opposing end of porous mesh of the second porous member  2430 . 
     In some embodiments, a medical device includes an occlusion device that has a substantially continuous outer surface when in an expanded configuration. Referring to  FIGS. 25A and 25B , a portion of a medical device  2500  according to an embodiment is illustrated in a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration, respectively. The medical device  2500  can include the same or similar features and functions as described herein for other embodiments. For example, the medical device  2500  can include an occlusion device  2510  configured to move from the collapsed configuration (e.g., for delivery through a blood vessel) to the expanded configuration (e.g., for deployment within an aneurysm). The occlusion device  2510  includes at least a first portion  2520  and a second portion  2530 , and can include additional portions  2540 ,  2550 ,  2560 . When the occlusion device  2510  is in its expanded configuration, the occlusion device  2510  has a three-dimensional shape (e.g., a substantially spherical shape) with a substantially continuous outer surface such that edges of at least two of the portions  2520 ,  2530 ,  2540 ,  2550 ,  2560  overlap. For example, edges of the first portion  2520  and the second portion  2530  can overlap, as shown in  FIG. 25B . In other words, the occlusion device  2510  moves into the expanded configuration such that few or no openings or spaces remain between edges of the portions  2520 ,  2530 ,  2540 ,  2550 ,  2560  of the occlusion device  2510 . 
       FIG. 26A  illustrates a portion of another embodiment of a medical device. The medical device  2600  can include the same or similar features and functions as described above for previous embodiments. For example, the medical device  2600  includes an occlusion device  2610  and an insertion portion or member (not shown in  FIG. 26A ). The occlusion device  2610  is shown in an expanded configuration and can be moved between a compressed or collapsed configuration in which the occlusion device  2610  is substantially elongate and the expanded configuration in the same or similar manner as described above for previous embodiments. 
     The occlusion device  2610  includes a ribbon-like strand of porous mesh and includes petal-like portions or sections  2625  and  2627  along its length. At least a portion of the porous mesh is configured to be positioned over a neck of an aneurysm when the occlusion device  2610  is in the expanded configuration. The occlusion device  2610  includes a first portion  2620  that includes the petal-like portions  2627  and a second portion  2630  that includes the petal-like portions  2627 . The petal-like portions  2625  of the second portion  2630  are larger than the petal-like portions  2627  of the first portion  2620  such that when the occlusion device  2610  is moved to its expanded configuration, the petal-like portions  2625  of the second portion at least partially overlap the petal-like portions  2627  of the first portion  2620 . During deployment of the occlusion device  2610  (e.g., when moved from its collapsed configuration to its expanded configuration) the petal-like portions  2625  of the second portion  2630  will deploy first, and then the petal-like portions  2627  of the first portion  2620  will deploy at least partially within an interior region defined by the second portion  2630 . The petal-like portions  2625  of the second portion  2630  can be sized and configured to be disposed at a neck of an aneurysm when the occlusion device  2610  is in the expanded configuration. The petal-like portions  2627  of the first portion  2620  can be formed in a smaller diameter fixture than the petal-like portions  2625 , and can be sized and configured to substantially fill the aneurysm and to hold the second portion  2630  in place at the neck of the aneurysm when the occlusion device  2610  is in the expanded configuration. For example, the petal-like portions  2627  of the first portion  2620  can have a diameter of about 2 mm-12 mm, and the petal-like portions  2625  of the second portion  2630  can have a corresponding diameter of about 1 mm larger than the petal-like portions  2627  of the first portion  2620 . For example, the petal-like portions  2625  of the second portion  2630  can be about 3 mm-13 mm.  FIG. 26B  is a schematic illustration of the occlusion device  2610  in its expanded configuration showing the positional relationship of the first portion  2620  to the second portion  2630 . 
     As described for previous embodiments, a first radiopaque marker  2642  is coupled to a first end of the occlusion device  2610  and a second radiopaque marker (not shown) is coupled to a second end of the occlusion device  2610 . The occlusion device  2610  is configured to be wholly disposed within the aneurysm such that the radiopaque markers are wholly disposed within the aneurysm sac and the porous mesh is disposed over the neck of the aneurysm. In some embodiments, the radiopaque markers are configured to be positioned at a side of the aneurysm (i.e., disposed away from the neck of the aneurysm). 
       FIG. 27  illustrates a portion of another embodiment of a medical device. The medical device  2700  can include the same or similar features and functions as described above for previous embodiments. For example, the medical device  2700  includes an occlusion device  2710  and an insertion portion or member (not shown in  FIG. 27 ). The occlusion device  2710  is shown in an expanded configuration and can be moved between a compressed or collapsed configuration in which the occlusion device  2710  is substantially elongate and the expanded configuration in the same or similar manner as described above for previous embodiments. 
     As with the previous embodiment, the occlusion device  2710  includes a ribbon-like strand of porous mesh. At least a portion of the porous mesh is configured to be positioned over a neck of an aneurysm and at least another portion of the porous mesh substantially fills the volume of the aneurysm when the occlusion device  2710  is in the expanded configuration. The occlusion device  2710  includes a first portion  2720  and a second portion  2730 . In this embodiment, each of the first portion  2720  and the second portion  2730  form a sphere when the occlusion device  2710  is in its expanded configuration. One of the first portion  2720  or the second portion  2730  can be configured to be disposed at a neck of the aneurysm and the other of the first portion  2720  or the second portion  2730  can substantially fill the volume of the aneurysm. For example, in this embodiment, the first portion  2720  can be configured to be deployed at the dome of an aneurysm and serve as an anchor for the second portion  2730  and the second portion  2730  can be disposed across the neck of the aneurysm when the occlusion device  2710  is in the expanded configuration. The occlusion device  2710  can also include radiopaque markers (not shown) as described above for previous embodiments. 
       FIGS. 28A and 28B  illustrate another embodiment of a medical device. The medical device  2800  can include the same or similar features and functions as described above for previous embodiments. For example, the medical device  2800  includes an occlusion device  2810  and an insertion portion or member (not shown). The occlusion device  2810  is shown in an expanded configuration and can be moved between a compressed or collapsed configuration as shown in  FIG. 28B  and the expanded configuration as shown in  FIG. 28A  in the same or similar manner as described above for previous embodiments. 
     As with the previous embodiment, the occlusion device  2810  includes a ribbon-like strand of porous mesh that includes a first portion  2820  in the form of a disc-shaped structure and a second portion  2830  that includes petal-like portions or sections along its length (similar to the embodiment of  FIG. 26A ). The disc or spherical shaped structure of the first portion  2820  can be disposed at various locations along the length (e.g., middle, end, etc.) of the occlusion device  2810 . At least a portion of the porous mesh is configured to be positioned over a neck of an aneurysm when the occlusion device  2810  is in the expanded configuration. In this embodiment, when the occlusion device  2810  is in the expanded configuration, the petal-like portions of the second portion  2830  at least partially overlap the disc-shaped structure of the first portion  2820 . For example, when the occlusion device  2810  is in its expanded configuration, the petal-like portions of the second portion  2830  can define a diameter greater than a diameter defined by the disc or spherical shaped structure of the first portion  2820 . The occlusion device  2810  can also include a first radiopaque marker  2842  coupled to a first end  2812  of the occlusion device  2810  and a second radiopaque marker (not shown) coupled to a second end (not shown) of the occlusion device  2810 . The occlusion device  2810  can also include a connector  2852  coupled to a first end  2812  of the occlusion device  2810 . 
     When the occlusion device  2810  is in its expanded configuration, the occlusion device  2810  has a three-dimensional shape (e.g., a substantially spherical shape) with a substantially continuous outer surface such that edges of at least two of the petal-like portions  2825  overlap each other (in a similar manner as the embodiment of  FIGS. 25A and 25B ), and at least partially overlap the disc-shaped portion  2820 . The occlusion device  2810  can move into the expanded configuration such that few or no openings or spaces remain between petal-like portions  2825  of the occlusion device  2810 . 
       FIGS. 29A and 29B  illustrate a portion of another embodiment of a medical device. The medical device  2900  can include the same or similar features and functions as described above for previous embodiments. For example, the medical device  2900  includes an occlusion device  2910  and an insertion portion or member (not shown in  FIGS. 29A and 29B ). The occlusion device  2910  can be moved between a collapsed configuration as shown in  FIG. 23  and an expanded configuration as shown in  FIG. 24 . 
     Similar to the embodiment of  FIG. 26A , the occlusion device  2910  includes a ribbon-like strand of porous mesh that includes petal-like portions or sections  2925  along its length. At least a portion of the porous mesh is configured to be positioned over a neck of an aneurysm when the occlusion device  2910  is in the expanded configuration. When the occlusion device  2910  is in its expanded configuration, the occlusion device  2910  has a three-dimensional shape (e.g., a substantially spherical shape) with a substantially continuous outer surface such that edges of at least two of the petal-like portions  2925  overlap each other as shown in  FIG. 29B . 
     In this embodiment, when the implantable implant  2910  is formed, the ribbon-like strand of porous mesh is wrapped around the forming fixture in a multi-directional fashion. For example, a portion of the mesh can be wrapped in a continuous manner around the fixture as indicated at C in  FIG. 29A , and a portion of the mesh can be wrapped in an s-shape manner as indicated at S in  FIG. 29A . With such forming, when the occlusion device  2910  is moved to its expanded configuration, the petal-like portions  2925  that have been formed by wrapping in a continuous manner will follow each other (each petal-like portion  2925  will cause the adjacent petal-like portion  2925  to collapse), and the petal-like portions  2925  that have been formed in a s-shape manner will individually self-deploy or collapse. The multi-directional heat forming of the occlusion device  2910  can allow the occlusion device  2910  to deploy fragmented within an aneurysm. 
     In this embodiment, the medical device  2900  also includes a PT coil or PT strand  2935  disposed along the length of the occlusion device  2910  to provide for a portion of the occlusion device  2910  to be radiopaque. As shown in  FIG. 29A , the PT strand  2935  is disposed along a length of the occlusion device  2910  and across or within the petal-like portions  2925 . The PT strand  2935  can be coupled to, for example, marker bands (not shown) disposed on a proximal end and a distal end of the occlusion device  2910 . In some embodiments, a PT strand  2935  can be braided within the mesh of the occlusion device  2910 . 
     In some embodiments, the PT strand  2935  can also be used to prevent over-stretching of the occlusion device  2910  when being delivered to a treatment site. For example, as described above, the PT strand  2935  can be coupled to the proximal end and the distal end of the occlusion device  2910 . Thus, the PT strand  2935  can define a maximum length in which the occlusion device  2910  can be stretched or extended lengthwise during insertion and prevent overstretching. In alternative embodiments, a separate component can be used to limit the length of the occlusion device  2910 . For example, in some embodiments, a separate wire member in addition to a PT strand can be used. In some embodiments, an occlusion device may not include a PT strand, such as PT strand  2935 . In such embodiments, a separate wire member can be coupled to the proximal end and distal end of the expandable member and used to limit the length or amount of stretch of the occlusion device in a similar manner. 
     In some embodiments, a medical device can include a strand formed with, for example, a suture that extends along or within the medical device. The suture strand can reinforce the medical device along its length. In some embodiments, a radiopaque coil can be placed over the suture strand to enhance visibility of the medical device under fluoroscopy. 
       FIGS. 30A-30C  illustrate a portion of another embodiment of a medical device. The medical device  3000  can include the same or similar features and functions as described above for previous embodiments. For example, the medical device  3000  includes an occlusion device  3010  and an insertion portion or member (not shown in  FIGS. 30A-30C ). The occlusion device  3010  can be moved between a collapsed configuration (as shown in  FIG. 30A , a partially expanded configuration as shown in  FIG. 30B , and an expanded configuration as shown in  FIG. 30C . 
     The occlusion device  3010  includes a ribbon-like strand of porous mesh that includes a first portion  3020  (see  FIGS. 30A-30C ) and a second portion  3030  (shown only in  FIG. 30C ). In this embodiment, the first portion  3020  and the second portion  3030  are separate components that can be deployed together. The first portion  3020  includes disc-shaped portions  3045  along its length, and the second portion  3030  includes petal-like portions  3025 , as described above for previous embodiments. When the occlusion device  3010  is in its expanded configuration, the occlusion device  3010  has a three-dimensional shape (e.g., a substantially spherical shape) as shown in  FIG. 30A . 
     During deployment of the medical device  3000 , the second portion  3030  can be deployed first such that the petal-like portions  3025  are moved to an expanded configuration and define an interior region  3036 . The first portion  3020  can then be deployed such that the disc-shape portions  3045  will collapse upon each other (as shown in  FIGS. 30B and 30C ) within the interior region  3036  of the second portion  3030 , as shown in  FIG. 30C . In other words, when the occlusion device  3010  is in the expanded configuration, the second portion  3030  at least partially overlaps the first portion  3020 , as shown in  FIG. 30C . At least a portion of the porous mesh is configured to be positioned over a neck of an aneurysm when the occlusion device  3010  is in the expanded configuration. For example, when the occlusion device  3010  is in its expanded configuration, the second portion  3030  can be disposed at the neck of the aneurysm to disrupt blood flow, and the first portion  3020  can help occlude the aneurysm at a relatively fast rate. Although this embodiment illustrates the first portion  3020  and the second portion  3030  as separate components, in an alternative embodiment, the first portion  3020  and the second portion  3030  can be formed with a single mesh component. 
     In this embodiment, the medical device  3000  can also include a PT coil or PT strand (not shown) disposed along the length of first portion  3020  and/or the second portion  3030  of the occlusion device  3010  in a similar manner as described above for medical device  2900 . The PT strand can be coupled to a first marker band  3042  disposed at a first end  3012  of the occlusion device  3010  and a second marker band  3044  disposed on a second end of the occlusion device  3010  as shown in  FIG. 30C . As described above, the PT strand can be braided within the mesh of the occlusion device  3010 . As shown in  FIGS. 30B and 30C , the expandable member  3010  also includes a connector member  3052  that can be used to couple the expandable member  3010  to a delivery device. 
       FIGS. 31A and 31B  illustrate another embodiment of a medical device. A medical device  3100  can include all the same or similar features and functions as described above for previous embodiments. For example, the medical device  3100  includes an occlusion device  3110 , an insertion portion or member  3102 , a first radiopaque marker  3142  coupled to a first end  3112  of the occlusion device  3110  and a second radiopaque marker  3144  coupled to a second end  3114  of the occlusion device  3110 . The occlusion device  3110  can be moved between a collapsed configuration (not shown) and an expanded configuration as shown in  FIGS. 31A and 31B . 
     In this embodiment, the occlusion device  3110  includes three tubular or rounded strands  3120 ,  3130  and  3115  formed of a porous mesh similar to the tubular structures described above, for example, with respect to  FIGS. 19 and 20 . In some embodiments, the strands  3120 ,  3130  and  3115  can be braided. In alternative embodiments, the strands  3120 ,  3130  and  3115  can be formed with ribbon-like strands of porous mesh rather than tubular strands. When the occlusion device  3110  is in its expanded configuration, at least a portion of the tubular strands  3120 ,  3130  and  3115  can overlap each other as shown in  FIG. 31B . The occlusion device  3110  can be used to fill a volume of an aneurysm and can be used alone or in conjunction with another occlusion device to fill the volume of an aneurysm. 
     The tubular mesh can be, for example, 1 mm tubular mesh. In this embodiment, the tubular strands  3120 ,  3130 ,  3115  can be heat-shaped such that the occlusion device  3110  has a 2D configuration when the occlusion device  3110  is in its expanded configuration. In this embodiment, three tubular strands are included, but in alternative embodiments a different number of tubular strands can be included. For example, an occlusion device can be formed with 1-10 tubular strands. The tubular strands  3120 ,  3130  and  3115  can be coupled together at various locations along their lengths with marker bands, such as marker band  3146  shown in  FIG. 31B . In alternative embodiments, the tubular strands can be twisted together, or braided together rather than using marker bands. In some embodiments, the strands are not coupled together. 
       FIG. 32  illustrates another embodiment of a medical device including tubular structures. A medical device  3200  can include all the same or similar features and functions as described above for previous embodiments. For example, the medical device  3200  includes an occlusion device  3210  and an insertion portion or member  3202 . Although not shown in  FIG. 32 , the medical device  3200  can also include radiopaque markers coupled to end portions to the occlusion device  3210 . The occlusion device  3210  can be moved between a collapsed configuration (not shown) and an expanded configuration as shown in  FIG. 32 . 
     The occlusion device  3210  includes three tubular or rounded strands  3220 ,  3230  and  3215  formed of a porous mesh similar to the tubular strands described above for medical device  2000 . When the occlusion device  3210  is in its expanded configuration, at least a portion of the tubular strands  3220 ,  3230  and  3215  can overlap each other as shown in  FIG. 32 . In this embodiment, the tubular strands  3220 ,  3230 ,  3215  can be heat-shaped to have a 3D configuration when the occlusion device  3210  is in the expanded configuration. In this embodiment, three tubular strands are included, but in alternative embodiments a different number of tubular strands can be included. For example, an occlusion device can be formed with 1-10 tubular strands. The tubular strands  3220 ,  3230  and  3215  can be coupled together at various locations along their lengths with marker bands (not shown) as described above for medical device  3100 , or can be coupled using other coupling methods, such as being twisted together, or braided together. In some embodiments, the tubular strands are not coupled together. 
       FIG. 33  illustrates another embodiment of a medical device including tubular structures. A medical device  3300  can include all the same or similar features and functions as described above for previous embodiments. For example, the medical device  3300  includes an occlusion device  3310  and an insertion portion or member  3302 . Although not shown in  FIG. 33 , the medical device  3300  can also include radiopaque markers coupled to end portions to the occlusion device  3310 , such as radiopaque marker  3342  coupled to an end  3312  shown in  FIG. 33 . The occlusion device  3310  can be moved between a collapsed configuration (not shown) and an expanded configuration as shown in  FIG. 33 . 
     In this embodiment, the occlusion device  3310  includes a single tubular or rounded braid structure  3315  formed of a porous mesh similar to the tubular structures described above for medical devices  2000  and  2100 . When the occlusion device  3310  is in its expanded configuration, at least a first portion of the tubular structure  3315  can overlap a second portion of the tubular structure  3315 , as shown in  FIG. 33 . In this embodiment, the tubular structure  3315  is formed in a 2D shape configuration and the tubular structure is formed with a larger porosity mesh than medical devices  2000  and  2100 . For example, the tubular structure  3315  can be formed with a 3 mm mesh. 
       FIGS. 34A and 34B  illustrate a portion of another embodiment of a medical device. The medical device  3400  can include the same or similar features and functions as described above for previous embodiments. The medical device  3400  includes an occlusion device  3410  and can include an insertion portion or member (not shown in  FIGS. 34A and 34B ). The occlusion device  3410  can be moved between a collapsed configuration as shown in  FIG. 34A  and an expanded configuration as shown in  FIG. 34B . 
     In this embodiment, the occlusion device  3410  includes a first portion  3420  formed with a ribbon-like strand of porous mesh and includes petal-like portions  3425 , and a second portion  3430  in the form of a tubular or rounded strand  3415  formed of a porous mesh similar to the tubular strands described above, for example, with respect to  FIGS. 31A, 31B and 32 . The tubular strand  3415  can be heat formed as either a 2D or 3D configuration. In some embodiments, the tubular strand  3415  can be braided. 
     When the occlusion device  3410  is in its expanded configuration, at least a portion of the first portion  3420  (e.g., petal-like portions  3425 ) can overlap the tubular strand  3415  of the second portion  3430 . At least a portion of the occlusion device  3410  is configured to be positioned over a neck of an aneurysm when the occlusion device  3410  is in the expanded configuration. The petal-like portions  3425  and the tubular strand  3415  can each be a variety of different sizes (e.g., diameters), such that when the occlusion device  3410  is moved to its expanded configuration, the petal-like portions  3425  of the second portion  3410  define an interior region and the tubular strand  3415  of the first portion  3420  substantially fills the interior region of the second portion  3430 . Thus, the tubular strand  3415  can be used as a filler to substantially fill a volume of an aneurysm as described above for occlusion devices  3110  and  3210 . 
     The first portion  3420  and the second portion  3430  can be coupled together, for example, with marker bands at end portions of the first portion  3420  and the second portion  3430  and/or at other locations along a length of each of the first portion  3420  and the second portion  3430 . The first portion  3420  and the second portion  3430  can have the same or substantially the same length or can have different lengths. For example, in some embodiments, the second portion  3430  can be longer than the first portion and vice versa. 
     The occlusion device  3410  also includes a first radiopaque marker band  3442  disposed at a first end  3412  of the expandable member and a second radiopaque marker band  3444  disposed at a second end  3414  of the occlusion device  3410  as shown in  FIG. 34C , which is a schematic illustration of the occlusion device  3410 . As shown in  FIG. 34C , which is a schematic illustration of the occlusion device  3410 , the expandable member  3410  also includes a connector member  3452  that can be used to couple the expandable member to a delivery device. 
       FIGS. 35A and 35B  illustrate a portion of another embodiment of a medical device. The medical device  3500  can include the same or similar features and functions as described above for previous embodiments. For example, the medical device  3500  includes an occlusion device  3510  and an insertion portion or member  3502 . The occlusion device  3510  can be moved between a collapsed configuration, as shown in  FIG. 35B  and an expanded configuration, as shown in  FIG. 35A . 
     The occlusion device  3510  includes a ribbon-like strand of porous mesh that includes a first portion  3520  and a second portion  3530  formed as a single component. In this embodiment, when the occlusion device  3510  is in the expanded configuration, the second portion  3530  forms a ball-like structure that defines an interior region  3536  and the first portion  3520  can be deployed within the interior region  3536 . Specifically, during deployment of the medical device  3500 , the second portion  3530  can be deployed first such that it can be expanded to the ball-shaped structure within an aneurysm, and then the first portion  3520  can be deployed within the interior region  3536  to substantially fill the second portion  3530  as shown in  FIG. 35A . 
       FIGS. 36A-36C  illustrate a portion of another embodiment of a medical device. The medical device  3600  can include the same or similar features and functions as described above for previous embodiments. For example, the medical device  3600  includes an occlusion device  3610  and an insertion portion or member  3602 . The occlusion device  3610  can be moved between a collapsed configuration, as shown in  FIG. 36B  and an expanded configuration, as shown in  FIG. 44 . 
     The occlusion device  3610  is an example of a multi-layer implant that includes a ribbon-like strand of porous mesh that includes a first portion  3630 , a second portion  3620  and a third portion  3615  formed with a single mesh component. Such an embodiment may be desirable in that the implant can fit in a small delivery catheter, but can have high flow disruption by having more than two layers of material, and forming the layers in-vivo. For example, in this embodiment, when the occlusion device  3610  is in the expanded configuration, the second portion  3620  can be expanded within the third portion  3615  and the first portion  3630  can be expanded within the second portion  3620 . Specifically, during deployment within an aneurysm A, as shown in  FIG. 36C , the medical device  3600  can first be inserted into a delivery catheter  3604  such that the occlusion device  3610  is moved to its collapsed configuration. At the deployment site, the occlusion device  3610  can be moved outside the delivery catheter  3604  and deployed within an aneurysm. During deployment, the third portion  3615  can be deployed first, then the second portion  3620  can be deployed within an interior region defined by the third portion  3615 , and then the first portion  3630  can be deployed within an interior region defined by the second portion  3620 .  FIG. 36C  illustrates the occlusion device  3610  with the third portion  3615  and the second portion  3620  deployed and the first portion  3630  still within the catheter  3604 . In some embodiments, the insertion portion  3602  can be coupled to the second portion  3620 , such that during detachment of the insertion portion  3602  (e.g., after the occlusion device  3610  has been deployed within an aneurysm), the detachment can occur inside the second portion to avoid any part of the implant from extending or hanging within the blood vessel V. 
       FIGS. 37A, 37B and 38  illustrate a portion of a medical device  3700  according to an embodiment. The medical device  3700  can include the same or similar features and functions as described herein for other embodiments. For example, the medical device  3700  can include an occlusion device  3710  configured to move from the collapsed configuration (e.g., for delivery through a blood vessel) to the expanded configuration (e.g., for deployment within an aneurysm) and an insertion member or device  3754  (shown in  FIG. 37B ) as described herein. 
     Similar to the occlusion device  2910 , the occlusion device  3710  includes a ribbon-like strand of porous mesh that includes one or more petal-like portions or sections  3725  along its length. In this embodiment, there are four petal-like portions  3725  included within an outer petal segment  3791  of the occlusion device  3710  and three petal-like portions  3725  included within an inner petal segment  3790  of the occlusion device  3710 . 
     At least a portion of the porous mesh can be configured to be positioned over a neck of an aneurysm when the occlusion device  3710  is in the expanded configuration. When the occlusion device  3710  is in its expanded configuration, the occlusion device  3710  has a three-dimensional shape (e.g., a substantially spherical shape) with a substantially continuous outer surface such that a portion (e.g., edges) of at least two of the petal-like portions  3725  overlap each other as shown in  FIG. 37B . For example, as the occlusion device  3710  is being deployed within an aneurysm, the petal-like portions  3725  of the outer petal segment  3791  expands first and forms an outer layer that covers the aneurysm. The petal-like portions  3725  of the inner petal segment  3790  then form a second spherical layer of material inside the petal-like portions  3725  of the outer petal portion  3791  to provide greater surface area to further promote thrombosis. 
     In this embodiment, a suture strand  3735  extends along the length of the occlusion device  3710  to provide reinforcement to the occlusion device  3710  and can also provide for a radiopaque coil to be disposed over at least a portion of the suture strand  3735  to provide visibility of the occlusion device  3710  during, for example, fluoroscopy. As shown in  FIGS. 37A and 37B , the suture strand  3735  is disposed along a length of the occlusion device  3710  and across or within the petal-like portions  3725 . The suture strand  3735  can be coupled to, for example, marker bands  3742  and  3744  disposed on a proximal end and a distal end, respectively, of the occlusion device  3710 . 
     In this embodiment, the outer petal segment  3791  and the inner petal segment  3790  can be formed as separate components and coupled together by the suture strand  3735 . This creates an articulation point or joint  3779  between the outer petal segment  3791  and the inner petal segment  3790 . For example, the inner petal segment  3790  can include the marker band  3742  at a proximal end and a marker band  3794  at a distal end. The outer petal segment  3791  can include the marker band  3744  at a distal end and a marker band  3795  at a proximal end. The articulation joint  3779  is defined where the marker band  3794  and the marker band  3795  are coupled to the suture strand  3735 . 
     The articulation joint  3779  can provides greater freedom of motion of the petal-like portions  3725 , which can allow more uniform expansion of the petal-like portions  3725 . In  3790 , the separate construction of the outer petal segment  3791  and the inner petal segment  3790  can allow for one spherical layer of the occlusion device to be formed at a time, which may be advantageous and/or easier to manufacture. The ability to manufacture the occlusion device  3710  in multiple segments can also allow for the addition to, or removal of, segments of an occlusion device to provide a selected length or size of the occlusion device to meet a particular need. 
     As shown in  FIG. 37A , the occlusion device  3710  can also include a lead-in member  3776  coupled to a distal end portion of the occlusion device  3710  with the marker band  3744 . The lead-in member  3776  can be formed with, for example a shape memory material such, as nitinol, such that the lead-in member  3776  has a biased curved shape when not constrained within, for example a cannula (not shown). In some embodiments, the lead-in member  3776  can be coupled to the distal end portion of the occlusion device  3710  with a crimp. Although not shown, the occlusion device  3710  can also include a coupling member to releasably couple the occlusion device  3710  to the delivery device  3754  as described above for previous embodiments. 
       FIG. 38  illustrates another embodiment of a medical device  3800  that includes an occlusion device  3810  that has multiple articulation joints  3879 . The medical device  3800  can include the same or similar features and functions as described herein for other embodiments. For example, the medical device  3800  can be configured to move from a collapsed configuration a shown in  FIG. 38  (e.g., for delivery through a blood vessel) to an expanded configuration (not shown) (e.g., for deployment within an aneurysm). The medical device  3800  can also include an insertion member or device (not shown in  FIG. 38 ) to which the occlusion device  3810  can be releasably coupled, as described above for previous embodiments. 
     The occlusion device  3810  includes a ribbon-like strand of porous mesh that includes one or more petal-like portions or sections  3825  along its length. In this embodiment, there are three petal-like portions  3825  included within a first petal segment  3892  of the occlusion device  3810 , four petal-like portions  3825  included within a second petal segment  3891 , and three petal-like portions  3825  included within a third petal segment  3890  of the occlusion device  3810 . 
     As with the previous embodiment, at least a portion of the porous mesh can be configured to be positioned over a neck of an aneurysm when the occlusion device  3810  is in the expanded configuration. When the occlusion device  3810  is in its expanded configuration, the occlusion device  3810  can have a three-dimensional shape (e.g., a substantially spherical shape) with a substantially continuous outer surface as described above for previous embodiments. 
     A suture strand  3835  extends along the length of the occlusion device  3810  to provide reinforcement to the occlusion device  3810  and can also provide for a radiopaque coil to be disposed over at least a portion of the suture strand  3835  to provide visibility of the occlusion device  3810  during, for example, fluoroscopy. The suture strand  3835  can be coupled to, for example, marker bands  3842  and  3844  disposed on a proximal end and a distal end, respectively, of the occlusion device  3810 . 
     As shown in  FIG. 38 , the occlusion device  3810  can also include a lead-in member  3876  coupled to a distal end portion of the occlusion device  3810  with the marker band  3844 . The lead-in member  3876  can be formed the same as or similar to the lead-in members described above. Although not shown, the occlusion device  3810  can also include a coupling member to releasably couple the occlusion device  3810  to a delivery device as described above for previous embodiments. 
     In this embodiment, the first petal segment  3892 , the second petal segment  3891  and the third petal segment  3890  can be formed as separate components and coupled together by the suture strand  3835 . This creates a first articulation point or joint  3879  between the first petal segment  3892  and the second petal segment  3891 , and a second articulation point or joint  3879 ′ between the second petal segment  3891  and the third petal segment  3890 . In this embodiment, the first petal segment  3892  includes the marker band  3844  on a distal end and a marker band  3897  on a proximal end, the second petal segment  3891  includes a marker band  3896  on a distal end and a marker band  3895  on a proximal end, and the third petal segment  3890  includes the marker band  3842  at a proximal end and a marker band  3894  at a distal end. The first articulation joint  3879  is defined where the marker band  3897  and the marker band  3896  are coupled to the suture strand  3835 , and the second articulation joint  3879 ′ is defined where the marker band  3895  and the marker band  3894  are couple to the suture strand  3835 . 
     As discussed above for occlusion device  3710 , the articulation joints  3879 ,  3879 ′ can provide greater freedom of motion of the petal-like portions  3825  of the occlusion device  3810 , which can allow more uniform expansion of the petal-like portions  3825  within an aneurysm. In addition, with three petal segments  3892 ,  3891 ,  3890 , the occlusion device  3810  can have a greater density when deployed within an aneurysm which can further enhance thrombosis. 
     In alternative embodiments, an occlusion device can have a different number of articulation joints and a different number of petal segments than described above for occlusion devices  3710  and  3810 . In sonic embodiments, it may be desirable to have at least two petal-like portions (e.g.,  3725 ,  3825 ) between the articulation joints. In other words it may be desirable for each petal segment to have at least two petal-like portions. A greater number of articulation points or joints can provide increased freedom of motion of the petal-like portions, which can lead to a more uniform expansion of the occlusion device. The petal segments or layers can also have variable stiffness. For example, in an occlusion device, such as, occlusion device  3810 , it may be desirable for the first petal segment to have a greater stiffness such that the first petal segment (e.g., petal segment  3892 ) can frame the aneurysm as the occlusion device is being deployed within the aneurysm. In this example it may be desirable for the second petal segment (e.g., petal layer  3891 ) to have a medium stiffness (e.g., stiffness less than the first petal segment and greater than the third petal segment) to fill the aneurysm, and the third petal segment (e.g., petal segment  3890 ) to be the softest segment to pack the aneurysm. 
     The petal width can also be varied between segments. For example, it may be desirable for the distal segment (e.g., first petal segment  3892 ) to have a greater width than the remaining segments and the proximal petal segments (e.g., the second petal segment  3891  and/or the third petal segment  3890 ) to be shorter and narrower to fit inside the distal segment (e.g., the first petal segment  3892 ). 
     Any of the occlusion devices described herein can include an outer marker band and an inner marker band coupled to a proximal end portion of the occlusion device that can be used to couple the occlusion device to an insertion device. In addition, any of the occlusion devices described herein can include a connector member (e.g.,  2152 ,  3052 ,  3452 ) as described above, including a wire and ball member configured to be coupled to an insertion device. Further, although the ball members (insertion or implant ball members) are shown as circular, any of the ball members described herein can be other shapes, such as, for example, oval, elliptical, square, rectangular, triangular or other desired shape (as shown in a side view). 
     The various devices described herein can be made of any material suitable for the defined purpose, including, for example, drawn filled tube DFT®. DFT is available as wire, cable or ribbon. DFT is a metal-to-metal composite developed to combine the desired physical and mechanical attributes of two or more materials into a single wire or ribbon system, which can be used for the occlusion device. 
     Filaments or wires for the braid or mesh (e.g., the occlusion devices) can include, for example, filaments of materials such as MP35N, stainless steel, nitinol, cobalt chromium, titanium, platinum, tantalum, tungsten, or alloys thereof, or polyester, polyethylene (PET), Dacron, PEEK, vectron, and suture materials. Each strand may have a diameter between 0.0005″-0.010″, e.g., about 0.002″. In some embodiments, an outer material of the mesh or braid can be formed with nitinol that is superelastic at body temperature, and an inner material can be radiopaque, or alternatively platinum wires may be included in the braid to provide additional radiopacity. For example, in some embodiments, an occlusion device can include radiopaque material(s) woven within the mesh material such that the occlusion device can be highly visible without the use of a radioactive die. 
     Suitable materials can be chosen based on their electropositivity. For example, an occlusion device can include titanium, tungsten, or another material listed below in Table 1, or any combination thereof. In use, the electropositive material of the expanded occlusion device creates an electrically favorable region within the vascular defect and through the blood, and the region in the defect containing blood, fluid or tissue is then predisposed for endothelialization to occur. 
     
       
         
           
               
               
               
               
             
               
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                 PERIODIC TABLE 
                 ABBRE- 
                   
                 COMPOSITE 
               
               
                 ELEMENT 
                 VIATION 
                 FULL NAME 
                 CHARGE VALUE 
               
               
                   
               
             
            
               
                 22 
                 Ti 
                 titanium 
                 1.36 
               
               
                 23 
                 V 
                 vanadium 
                 1.53 
               
               
                 40 
                 Zr 
                 zirconium 
                 1.22 
               
               
                 41 
                 Nb 
                 niobium or 
                 1.33 
               
               
                   
                   
                 columbium 
               
               
                 42 
                 Mo 
                 molybdenum 
                 1.47 
               
               
                 72 
                 Hf 
                 hafnium 
                 1.16 
               
               
                 73 
                 Ta 
                 tantalum 
                 1.30 
               
               
                 74 
                 W 
                 tungsten 
                 1.47 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     In some embodiments, the occlusion devices described herein can be formed with tubular braid, or sheets of woven filaments (forming a mesh, weave or fabric). The filaments can be wire or polymer or other suitable material. The occlusion devices can be braided wire (e.g. NiTi wire), and can include a mixture of wire types and wire sizes (e.g. NiTi and Platinum wire, and e.g. 0.001″ wire braided with 0.00125″ wire). The occlusion devices can also be made with polymer fibers, or polymer fibers and metal wire mixed together. In some embodiments, the filaments or wires for the braid or mesh can be formed with a radiopaque material. In some embodiments, the filaments or wires for the braid or mesh can include, for example, a wire coextruded with a platinum core surrounded by nitinol (NiTi). In other words, the wire includes two concentric circles when viewed in a cross-sectional view, with the center or core wire being platinum, and the outer wire being nitinol. The percentage of platinum can be, for example, between 5% platinum to 50% platinum and several variations in between (e.g., 10%, 15%, 20%, 25%, 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%). Said another way, a percentage of a diameter of the wire can be, for example 5% to 50% platinum. In some embodiments, the percentage of platinum to nitinol is 30% platinum and 70% nitinol. In some embodiments, the occlusion devices can be formed with one or more bioabsorbable materials. In some embodiments, after the occlusion device is formed, the mesh of the implant can be etched to remove an outer oxide layer. This can provide corrosion reduction and/or help thrombosis form faster. 
     The occlusion devices described herein can be formed with one or more soft pliable materials such that the occlusion device can be deployed, for example, in a ruptured or unruptured aneurysm. In some embodiments an occlusion device as described herein can be formed with one or more materials such that the occlusion device has variable stiffness. For example, a first portion of the occlusion device can be formed with a first material and a second portion of the occlusion device can be formed with a second material different than the first material, or the first material can have a different thickness than the second material. For example, in some embodiments, a distal end portion of the occlusion device can be formed with a first material and a proximal end portion of the occlusion device can be formed with a second material different than the first material. In some embodiments, a proximal end portion of an occlusion device can be formed with a first material that provides for greater stiffness than a second material with which a distal end portion of the occlusion device is formed. Such an embodiment may be desirable such that the softer distal end portion of the implant can be deployed within an aneurysm and the stiffer proximal end portion can provide more structure to help support the implant at, for example, a neck of the aneurysm. 
     The mesh of the occlusion devices can be made by a variety of different forms, including, but not limited to, braiding, weaving, welding, or laser cutting. The mesh can have an operating length, for example, in a range of about 0.5 cm to about 70 cm. In some embodiments, the mesh can have a length of 30 cm. In some embodiments, the mesh can have a diameter in a range of about 0.5 mm-60 mm. In some embodiments, the mesh can have a diameter of up to about 10 mm when expanded (e.g., about 9.5 mm for an outer porous member or portion, about 8 mm for an inner porous member or portion). The mesh can have a single density or can have two or more densities. For example, in some embodiments, the number of variable densities can be in a range of about 2 to about 10. For example, a first density can be about 100 PPI and a second density can be about 40 PPI (PPI=pics per inch). The braid pattern can be any pattern suitable, for example, a one-over-one configuration, or two-over-one configuration, etc. Strand count for the mesh can be in a range of about 4 strands to about 288 strands. In some embodiments, the strand count is about 48 strands. Common multiples of 4, 8, 16, 24, 32, 64, 72, 96, 128, 144, 192 and 288 strands for braid are available using commercial braiders. 
     A single occlusion device can include wires of the same size or a combination of 2 different wire sizes. For example, the occlusion device can have 24 wires of 0.001″ and 24 wires of 0.0005″. The thicker wires can impart additional strength to the occlusion device and the thinner wire can provide density. In addition, any combination of wire count, wire diameter, braid angle or pics per inch can be used to make the mesh of the occlusion device. 
     Although the embodiments (e.g., occlusion device  2210 ) illustrated and described herein include one or two porous members or portions (e.g., porous members  2220 ,  2230 ), in other embodiments, any suitable number of porous members or portions can be included. For example, in some embodiments, the occlusion device  2210  can also include a third porous member (not shown) having a first end and a second end and coupled to at least one of the first porous member  2220  and the second porous member  2230 . Like the first and second porous members  2220 ,  2230 , the third porous member can have a collapsed configuration for insertion through the blood vessel and an expanded configuration for occupying the sac of the aneurysm. The third porous member can be substantially elongate and have a width in its expanded configuration that is greater than its width in its collapsed configuration. 
     5.0 CONCLUSION 
     Although many of the embodiments are described above with respect to devices, systems, and methods for treating a cerebral aneurysm, other applications and other embodiments in addition to those described herein are within the scope of the technology. For example, the occlusion devices, systems, and methods of the present technology can be used to treat any vascular defect and/or fill or partially fill any body cavity or lumen or walls thereof. Additionally, several other embodiments of the technology can have different states, components, or procedures than those described herein. For example, in some aspects of the present technology, the occlusion device  100  includes more than one mesh  101  and/or braid. In further aspects, the mesh  101  is not a braided structure. Moreover, although the proximal portion  104  of the occlusion device  100  is described herein with reference to the particular mesh configuration  101  shown in  FIGS. 1A-3B , the intermediate and distal portions  106 ,  108  of the present technology can be used with any suitable vascular occlusion device. For example, the intermediate and distal portions  106 ,  108  of the present technology can be used with any of the expandable implants described with reference to  FIGS. 13A-38 . 
     It will be appreciated that specific elements, substructures, advantages, uses, and/or other features of the embodiments described with reference to  FIGS. 1A-4E and 6-12  can be suitably interchanged, substituted or otherwise configured with one another in accordance with additional embodiments of the present technology. For example, the portions of the occlusion devices described with reference to  FIGS. 6-12  can be combined with any of the occlusion devices shown in  FIGS. 1A-4E . Furthermore, suitable elements of the embodiments described above with reference to  FIGS. 1A-4E and 6-12  can be used as standalone and/or self-contained devices. A person of ordinary skill in the art, therefore, will accordingly understand that the technology can have other embodiments with additional elements, or the technology can have other embodiments without several of the features shown and described above with reference to  FIGS. 1A-4E and 6-12 .