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AAA device having connected bifurcated legs

US7175657B2 · kind B2 · utility

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12Claims
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Filing dateJul 27, 2005
Grant dateFeb 13, 2007
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Expiry dateJul 27, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2230/0067
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An abdominal aortic aneurysm device having an anchoring portion with attached bifurcated legs for increasing the column strength thereof. The bifurcated legs comprise staggered stents so that nesting is possible during delivery.

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