Device for treating a blood vessel
US5800506A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 26, 1995 |
| Grant date | Sep 1, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 26, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/9511
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device for treating a blood vessel comprises an outer sheath (10) containing, on the one hand, an endoprosthesis (1) whose distal end is equipped with a cord (4), and, on the other hand, a support (9). The distal end of the endoprosthesis (1) is connected to the support (9) in a separable manner by way of the cord (4). The device is used for the treatment of arterial atheroma.
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