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Detachable covering for an implantable medical device

US6331184A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 10, 1999
Grant dateDec 18, 2001
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Expiry dateDec 10, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2230/008
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An endoprosthesis cover may be attached to the distal end of a delivery device. The cover may be generally cylindrical in shape and may have a lumen through it. An endoprosthesis may then be covered as it is delivered to a treatment site.

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