Thoracic aortic aneurysm stent graft
US7232459B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 30, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jun 19, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 2, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/8483
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A thoracic stent graft (20) has a tubular bio-compatible graft material body (22) with a lumen therethrough with a proximal end (26) and a distal end (27). There is a sealing stent (28) at the proximal end of the tubular body with an anchoring device which may be a barb (30) affixed to the sealing stent. A distal attachment stent (34) with barbs (36) can be affixed to and extend from the distal end (27) of the graft material body. Intermediate stents (24) are provided along the length of the body. The thoracic stent graft can be in one or two portions.
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