Percutaneous prosthetic by-pass graft and method of use
US5443497A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 22, 1993 |
| Grant date | Aug 22, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 22, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2220/0075
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A generally tubular prosthetic device is provided which includes a first stent having a central axis and a flow passage defined therethrough and being sized for insertion into a target lumen. A first, proximal member extends from a sidewall of proximal stent and is in fluid communication with the flow passage. A second, distal stent is provided having central axis and a flow passage defined therethrough and being sized for insertion into the target lumen. A second, distal member extends from a sidewall of the distal stent and is in fluid communication with the flow passage of the distal stent. The prosthetic device also includes a generally tubular central member that interconnects and fluidly couples the first and second stents via the proximal and distal members. A method of employing the device is also disclosed.
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