Method and apparatus for testing pulsatile endurance of a vascular implant
US7254988B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 16, 2003 |
| Grant date | Aug 14, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 16, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S623/913
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for testing the pulsatile endurance of a vascular implant 3 comprises placing a resilient insert 4 into the implant and repeatedly expanding and contracting the insert, thereby expanding and contracting the implant. The insert preferably has a cavity therein and is repeatedly expanded and contracted by repeatedly increasing and decreasing the pressure in the cavity.
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