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Stent devices and support/restrictor assemblies for use in conjunction with prosthetic vascular grafts

US5609626A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 22, 1994
Grant dateMar 11, 1997
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Expiry dateJun 22, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2/07
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Exovascular and endovascular stent devices and associated support/restrictor assemblies for use in conjunction with prosthetic vascular grafts, including venous valve grafts made from preserved bioprosthetic venous valves. Also disclosed are methods for preparing vascular grafts such as venous valve grafts using the devices and assemblies of the present invention.

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