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Prosthesis for endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms

US6669720B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 21, 2000
Grant dateDec 30, 2003
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Expiry dateDec 10, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2230/0078
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An apparatus for endovascular repair of aortic aneurysms is disclosed. In one form, the apparatus includes a tube and an anchoring unit that includes a plurality of thin lines. The tube serves as a conduit for blood flow in an aneurysm of an aorta. A first end of the plurality of lines is connected to a first end of the tube. A second end of the plurality of lines is separated by a distance from the first end of the tube for anchoring the apparatus at a location away from the aneurysm.

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