Expandable transluminally implantable tubular prosthesis
US5007926A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 24, 1989 |
| Grant date | Apr 16, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 24, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2/92
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Improved expandable tubular prostheses and methods for their use are provided by this invention. The prostheses include a resilient member having longitudinal sides and transverse ends and are disposed in a tubular configuration about a transverse axis. The resilient member comprises ratcheting means for allowing the selective radial expansion and locking of the tubular prostheses in at least one fixed diameter. The prosthesis can also be removed after temporary use.
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