Percutaneous stent-graft and method for delivery thereof
US5591226A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 23, 1995 |
| Grant date | Jan 7, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 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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