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Apparatus and method for performing aneurysm repair

US5707378A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 22, 1996
Grant dateJan 13, 1998
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Expiry dateApr 22, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S227/901
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An apparatus and method of treating an aneurysm by applying to an aneurysmal blood vessel a band around its exterior surface, at the position where the attachment system of the graft attaches the graft to the vessel. A strap gun device and a method for using a strap gun device permits a surgeon to secure the material band or strap around the blood vessel with the use of only a single hand.

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