Radially expandable tubular prosthesis
US5443499A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 8, 1994 |
| Grant date | Aug 22, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 8, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD10B2509/06
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A radially expandable tubular prosthesis which allows for controlled expansion in a circumferential direction following implantation while limiting expansion in a longitudinal direction. The prosthesis is particularly suited to intraluminal implantation via a catheter and is also particularly suited for percutaneous implantation in children.
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