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Device for implantation and a method of implantation in a vessel using such device

US4732152A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 4, 1986
Grant dateMar 22, 1988
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Expiry dateAug 4, 2006

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2002/9528
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A device and method for implantation of a prosthesis provides for insertion of the prosthesis in a location which is difficult to access. The prosthesis is held in a radially contracted state by the device. An expandable chamber within the device permits relative movements between elements of the devices as to permit the prosthesis to be inserted and radially expanded in the location.

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