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Endovascular impant

US10278839B2 · kind B2 · utility

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302References

24Claims

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Assignee

INTACT VASCULAR, INC. · US

Inventors

Robert M. Giasolli · Orange, US
Peter Schneider · Berlin, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Jun 1, 2016
Grant date	May 7, 2019
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 19, 2037

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2220/0066
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A plaque tack can be used for holding plaque against blood vessel walls such as in treating atherosclerotic occlusive disease. The plaque tack can be formed as a thin, annular band for holding loose plaque under a spring or other expansion force against a blood vessel wall. Focal elevating elements and/or other features, such as anchors, can be used to exert a holding force on a plaque position while minimizing the amount of material surface area in contact with the plaque or blood vessel wall and reducing the potential of friction with the endoluminal surface. This approach offers clinicians the ability to perform a minimally invasive post-angioplasty treatment and produce a stent-like result without using a stent.

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