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Percutaneous stent-graft and method for delivery thereof

US5591226A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 23, 1995
Grant dateJan 7, 1997
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Expiry dateJan 23, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M39/0247
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A percutaneous stent-graft is disclosed for restoring blood flow between vessels. The stent-graft has a body implantable device and first and second peel-away retaining elements. Also disclosed are methods for deploying a stent-graft.

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