Specialized Embolic Particles for Niche Environments

An embolic particle system adapted for specific, high-stakes environments, such as high-security facilities, disaster relief situations, and extreme weather conditions, offering enhanced occlusion capabilities and improved safety.

The original embolic particles patent (Particles) addressed the need for occluding vascular defects, but it did not consider the unique challenges of specialized environments. The new inventive concept solves this problem by adapting the embolic particles for high-security, disaster relief, and extreme weather conditions, ensuring reliable occlusion in these critical situations.

The new inventive concept involves a system comprising embolic particles with a first diameter that can fit through a microcatheter and a second expanded diameter once implanted. The particles are made of a biocompatible substance and are designed to be delivered through the microcatheter using a flow diverting stent. In high-security environments, the microcatheter has a size of at most about 0.0165 inches, and the embolic particles are sized to avoid clogging or occluding the microcatheter. In disaster relief situations, the embolic particles are deployed through the microcatheter and trapped by the flow diverting stent. In extreme weather conditions, the kit includes a microcatheter, a flow diverting stent, and the embolic particles, ensuring reliable occlusion.

The new claims introduce novel adaptations for high-security, disaster relief, and extreme weather conditions, which were not addressed in the original patent. The inventive step lies in the specific design and sizing of the embolic particles, microcatheter, and flow diverting stent to ensure reliable occlusion in these unique environments.

Alternative embodiments could include varying the material composition of the embolic particles, modifying the flow diverting stent's mesh structure, or incorporating additional components to enhance the system's functionality. Variations could also include adapting the system for other specialized environments, such as space exploration or high-altitude operations.

The new inventive concept has significant commercial potential in the medical device industry, particularly in the areas of interventional radiology, cardiology, and neurology. The targeted markets include high-security facilities, disaster relief organizations, and medical providers operating in extreme weather conditions.