Single member intraluminal device and method of fixation
US12138188B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 11, 2020 |
| Grant date | Nov 12, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 10, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/045
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An intraluminal device and method of deploying an intraluminal device in a portion of a lumen includes the device having a body with a wall defining a surface. The surface is configured to a portion of a lumen. An anchor system made up of a plurality of anchors fixes the body to an inner wall of the lumen. At least intermittent pressure with the surface to the inner wall of the lumen. A tissue fold of the inner wall of the lumen is formed. Thee tissue fold is adjacent the body wall and transmits a force between the inner wall of the lumen and the device body.
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