WO2005044310A3 - Embolic compositions comprising polymer particle and radiopaque material - Google Patents

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WO2005044310A3
WO2005044310A3 PCT/US2004/036195 US2004036195W WO2005044310A3 WO 2005044310 A3 WO2005044310 A3 WO 2005044310A3 US 2004036195 W US2004036195 W US 2004036195W WO 2005044310 A3 WO2005044310 A3 WO 2005044310A3
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Paul Dicarlo
Robert F Rioux
James Tobin
Barbara Bell
Thomas V Ii Casey
William J Shaw
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Scimed Life Systems Inc
Paul Dicarlo
Robert F Rioux
James Tobin
Barbara Bell
Thomas V Ii Casey
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Abstract

Embolic compositions and methods of delivering the compositions are disclosed. In some embodiments, the embolic compositions include a shape memory material.
PCT/US2004/036195 2003-11-04 2004-11-01 Embolic compositions comprising polymer particle and radiopaque material WO2005044310A2 (en)

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