Modular multibranch stent assembly and method
US11826226B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 31, 2019 |
| Grant date | Nov 28, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 31, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/006
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The techniques of this disclosure generally relate to a modular stent device including a main body configured to be deployed in the ascending aorta, a bypass gate configured to be deployed in the aorta, and a bifurcated contra limb. The bifurcated contra limb includes a single proximal limb that is bifurcated (split) into a first distal limb and a second distal limb. By forming the bifurcated contra limb to include a single proximal limb that is bifurcated into the distal limbs, guiding a guide wire into the relatively larger opening of bifurcated contra limb at a proximal end is simpler than guiding a guidewire into two smaller limbs extending distally from main body. Accordingly, cannulation of the bifurcated contra limb is relatively simple thus simplifying the procedure. In addition, the parallel design mimics anatomical blood vessel bifurcations to limit flow disruptions.
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