Expandable devices and associated systems and methods
US11633193B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 3, 2020 |
| Grant date | Apr 25, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 3, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/0098
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Expandable devices are disclosed herein. Several of the embodiments are directed towards an expandable device comprising a mesh configured to be expanded at a blood vessel bifurcation of a human patient. The mesh may comprise a tubular body portion and one or more circumferentially discontinuous articulating portions. The mesh may be expanded such that the one or more articulating portions are positioned at an angle to the tubular body portion.
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