Method for automated production of a vascular endoprosthesis
US12251299B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 3, 2020 |
| Grant date | Mar 18, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 11, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB33Y10/00
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention relates to a method for producing a vascular endoprosthesis for insertion into a natural cavity of a person's body. The method is based on a three-dimensional model including a main channel, at least one branch of the channel extending from the main channel, and an intersection between the main channel and the branch of the channel. The method includes producing an imprint structure which is designed to follow a shape of the main channel, the imprint structure comprising at least one location corresponding to the intersection of the three-dimensional model, placing a reinforcement at the location of the imprint structure, producing a wall using the imprint structure, the prosthesis wall being made of polymer, a window or a branch of the prosthesis being produced at the location, producing the vascular endoprosthesis including the window or branch of the prosthesis.
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