Bifurcated stent
US7169177B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 15, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jan 30, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 27, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/0015
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A bifurcated stent comprises a body portion, a first branch portion, a second branch portion, a first pivot portion and a second pivot portion constructed from a common continuous sheet of stent material. The body portion, first branch portion and second branch portion provided with a substantially tubular shape, the tubular shape of each defines a lumen respectively therethrough. The lumen defined by the body portion is in fluid communication with the lumen defined by the first branch portion and the second branch portion. The first branch portion is pivotally engaged to an end of the body portion by the first pivot portion. The second branch portion is pivotally engaged to an end of the body portion by the second pivot portion.
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