Stent devices and support/restrictor assemblies for use in conjunction with prosthetic vascular grafts
US5609626A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 22, 1994 |
| Grant date | Mar 11, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 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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