Expansible endoprosthesis for a human or animal tubular organ, and fitting tool for use thereof
US5755769A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 21, 1994 |
| Grant date | May 26, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 21, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/0098
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An endoprosthesis includes an extensible tubular mesh embedded in a plastic or elastomer extensible film. A tool for positioning the endoprosthesis includes a tube-shaped guide provided at its distal end with a tulip-shaped housing. Cutting threads cause the housing to open longitudinally into several petal-like parts. Application is to endoluminal treatment of aneurisms and dilations.
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