Embolization device and a method of using the same

Abstract

Non-expandable space-occupying devices for treating voids within the body are disclosed. The devices can have multiple non-expandable space-occupying elements connected to a flexible leader. Methods of making and using the devices are also disclosed.

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         4 . A system for treating an aneurysm, the system having a deployed configuration comprising:
 a prosthesis having a proximal end and a bifurcated distal end having a first leg and a second leg;   a first channel;   a second channel;   a third channel;   a fourth channel; and   a polymer,   wherein when the system is in the deployed configuration, the prosthesis is in the aneurysm,   wherein when the system is in the deployed configuration, the first, second, third, and fourth channels are in the aneurysm,   wherein when the system is in the deployed configuration, the polymer is in the aneurysm,   wherein when the system is in the deployed configuration, the first and second channels are proximal the fourth channel such that when the system is in the deployed configuration, the first and second channels are closer to the renal arteries than the fourth channel,   wherein when the system is in the deployed configuration, the third and fourth channels are distal the first channel such that when the system is in the deployed configuration, the third and fourth channels are farther from the renal arteries than the first channel,   wherein when the system is in the deployed configuration, the first and second channels are closer to a lumen of the first leg than to a lumen of the second leg,   wherein when the system is in the deployed configuration, the third and fourth channels are closer to the lumen of the second leg than to the lumen of the first leg,   wherein when the system is in the deployed configuration, the lumen of the first leg and the lumen of the second leg extend past the first, second, third, and fourth channels, and   wherein when the system is in the deployed configuration, the polymer extends through the first, second, third, and fourth channels.   
     
     
         5 . The system of  claim 4 , wherein when the system is in the deployed configuration, an outer perimeter of the first channel forms a first loop. 
     
     
         6 . The system of  claim 5 , wherein when the system is in the deployed configuration, an outer perimeter of the second channel forms a second loop. 
     
     
         7 . The system of  claim 6 , wherein when the system is in the deployed configuration, an outer perimeter of the third channel forms a third loop. 
     
     
         8 . The system of  claim 7 , wherein when the system is in the deployed configuration, an outer perimeter of the fourth channel forms a fourth loop. 
     
     
         9 . The system of  claim 8 , wherein when the system is in the deployed configuration, the polymer is in a solid state. 
     
     
         10 . The system of  claim 8 , further comprising a fifth channel and a sixth channel, wherein when the system is in the deployed configuration, the fifth and sixth channels are proximal the first, second, third, and fourth channels such that when the system is in the deployed configuration, the fifth and sixth channels are closer to the renal arteries than the first, second, third, and fourth channels, and wherein when the system is in the deployed configuration, the polymer extends through the fifth and sixth channels. 
     
     
         11 . The system of  claim 8 , further comprising a fifth channel and a sixth channel, wherein when the system is in the deployed configuration, the fifth and sixth channels are proximal the first, second, third, and fourth channels such that when the system is in the deployed configuration, the fifth and sixth channels are closer to the renal arteries than the first, second, third, and fourth channels, wherein when the system is in the deployed configuration, the polymer extends through the fifth and sixth channels, and wherein when the system is in the deployed configuration, the polymer is in a solid state. 
     
     
         12 . A system for treating an aneurysm comprising:
 a bifurcated prosthesis having a proximal end, a distal end, and a bifurcation point between the proximal and distal ends;   a first fillable element;   a second fillable element;   a third fillable element;   a fourth fillable element; and   a filler, wherein the first, second, third, and fourth fillable elements are fillable with the filler,   wherein when the system is in a deployed configuration, the bifurcated prosthesis is in the aneurysm,   wherein when the system is in the deployed configuration, the first, second, third, and fourth fillable elements are in the aneurysm,   wherein when the system is in the deployed configuration, the filler is in the aneurysm,   wherein when the system is in the deployed configuration, the first and second fillable elements are proximal the fourth fillable element such that when the system is in the deployed configuration, the first and second fillable elements are closer to the renal arteries than the fourth fillable element,   wherein when the system is in the deployed configuration, the third and fourth fillable elements are distal the first fillable element such that when the system is in the deployed configuration, the third and fourth fillable elements are farther from the renal arteries than the first fillable element,   wherein when the system is in the deployed configuration, the first and second fillable elements are separated by a first longitudinal distance and the first and third fillable elements are separated by a second longitudinal distance different from the first longitudinal distance,   wherein when the system is in the deployed configuration, the filler is in the first, second, third, and fourth fillable elements,   wherein when the system is in the deployed configuration, an outer perimeter of the filler in the first fillable element forms a first ring,   wherein when the system is in the deployed configuration, an outer perimeter of the filler in the second fillable element forms a second ring,   wherein when the system is in the deployed configuration, an outer perimeter of the filler in the third fillable element forms a third ring   wherein when the system is in the deployed configuration, an outer perimeter of the filler in the fourth fillable element forms a fourth ring,   wherein when the system is in the deployed configuration, a first lumen extends away from the second ring and through first ring,   wherein when the system is in the deployed configuration, a second lumen extends away from the fourth ring through the third ring, and   wherein when the system is in the deployed configuration, the filler is between an inner surface of the bifurcated prosthesis and a wall of the aneurysm.   
     
     
         13 . The system of  claim 12 , wherein the first longitudinal distance is greater than the second longitudinal distance. 
     
     
         14 . The system of  claim 12 , wherein a gap between the second and third fillable elements is changeable. 
     
     
         15 . The system of  claim 12 , wherein the second and third fillable elements are moveable toward and away from each other. 
     
     
         16 . The system of  claim 12 , wherein when the system is in the deployed configuration, the first and second fillable elements are closer to a first side of the wall of the aneurysm than to a second side of the wall of the aneurysm, wherein when the system is in the deployed configuration, the third and fourth fillable elements are closer to the second side of the wall of the aneurysm than to the first side of the wall of the aneurysm, and wherein the first side of the wall of the aneurysm is opposite the second side of the wall of the aneurysm. 
     
     
         17 . The system of  claim 12 , wherein when the system is in the deployed configuration, the first, second, third, and fourth fillable elements are connected to each other. 
     
     
         18 . The system of  claim 12 , wherein when the system is in the deployed configuration, a first extension and a second extension extend distally away from the first, second, third, and fourth elements. 
     
     
         19 . The system of  claim 18 , wherein when the system is in the deployed configuration, a third extension extends proximally away from the first, second, third, and fourth fillable elements. 
     
     
         20 . The system of  claim 12 , wherein when the system is in the deployed configuration, the filler is between a first leg of the prosthesis and a second leg of the prosthesis. 
     
     
         21 . The system of  claim 12 , wherein during deployment of the system into the aneurysm, the filler is moveable from the distal end of the prosthesis toward the proximal end of the prosthesis. 
     
     
         22 . The system of  claim 12 , further comprising a fifth fillable element and a sixth fillable element, wherein when the system is in the deployed configuration, the fifth and sixth fillable elements are proximal the first, second, third, and fourth fillable elements such that when the system is in the deployed configuration, the fifth and sixth fillable elements are closer to the renal arteries than the first, second, third, and fourth fillable elements, and wherein when the system is in the deployed configuration, the filler is in the fifth and sixth fillable elements. 
     
     
         23 . A system for treating an aneurysm comprising:
 a bifurcated prosthesis having a proximal end, a distal end, and a bifurcation point between the proximal and distal ends;   a first element;   a second element;   a third element; and   a filler, wherein the first, second, and third elements are fillable with the filler,   wherein when the system is in a deployed configuration, the bifurcated prosthesis is in the aneurysm,   wherein when the system is in the deployed configuration, the bifurcation point is between the first and second elements,   wherein when the system is in the deployed configuration, the bifurcation point is between the first and third elements,   wherein when the system is in the deployed configuration, the bifurcation point is between the second and third elements,   wherein when the system is in the deployed configuration, the first element is closer to the renal arteries than the second and third elements,   wherein when the system is in the deployed configuration, the first and second elements are separated by a first distance and the second and third elements are separated by a second distance smaller than the first distance,   wherein when the system is in the deployed configuration, the filler is in the first, second, and third elements,   wherein when the system is in the deployed configuration, an outer perimeter of the filler in the first element forms a first ring,   wherein when the system is in the deployed configuration, an outer perimeter of the filler in the second element forms a second ring,   wherein when the system is in the deployed configuration, an outer perimeter of the filler in the third element forms a third ring, and   wherein when the system is in the deployed configuration, the filler is between an inner surface of the bifurcated prosthesis and a wall of the aneurysm.