Self-expanding, pseudo-braided intravascular device
US6632241B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 22, 2000 |
| Grant date | Oct 14, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 22, 2020 |
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- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD10B2509/06
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A self-expanding, pseudo-braided device embodying a high expansion ratio and flexibility as well as comformability and improved radial force. The pseudo-braided device is particularly suited for advancement through and deployment within highly tortuous and very distal vasculature. Various forms of the pseudo-braided device are adapted for the repair of aneurysms and stenoses as well as for use in thrombectomies and embolic protection therapy.
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