Delivery system and method for depolyment and endovascular assembly of multi-stage stent graft
US6123723A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 26, 1999 |
| Grant date | Sep 26, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 26, 2019 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2230/0054
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A multi-stage graft for implantation into a blood vessel is disclosed. The multi-stage stent graft may be used to repair aortic aneurysms. Each stage or layer may comprise radially compressible spring portions. The inner stages may be provided with or without a fabric covering. Also disclosed is a coaxial delivery system for the delivery and endovascular assembly of the multi-stage stent graft.
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