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Vascular graft

US7651526B2 · kind B2 · utility

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8References

21Claims

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Assignee

University of Limerick · IE

Inventors

Michael Walsh · Chesterfield, US
Timothy McGloughlin · Croom, IE
Pierce Grace · Croom, IE

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 13, 2006
Grant date	Jan 26, 2010
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Aug 7, 2027

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2220/0075
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A vascular graft includes a proximal section, integral with two branches which terminate in a distal end-to-end section. The end-to-end section is attached to a host artery at end-to-end anastomoses. Flow of blood from the proximal section to the host artery occurs with a self-correcting flow pattern at the opposing junctions, avoiding arterial bed impingement and associated risk of restenosis.

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