Stent with reduced thrombogenicity
US6475232B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 10, 1999 |
| Grant date | Nov 5, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 10, 2019 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M25/0045
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A tissue graft construct and method for repairing the inner linings of damaged or diseased vertebrate vessels is described. The method comprises the steps of positioning a tissue graft construct within a blood vessel at a site in need of repair. The tissue graft construct comprises a stent (3) covered with submucosal tissue (4) wherein the stent (3) is formed for receiving the distal end of a catheter (1) having an inflatable balloon (2).
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