Device and method for delivering an endovascular stent-graft having a longitudinally unsupported portion
US7758626B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 20, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jul 20, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 2, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2220/0075
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An endoluminal prosthesis having an unsupported or flexible region and a delivery system for delivering the endoluminal prosthesis is provided. The delivery system includes a prosthesis delivery catheter with stiffening elements that provide longitudinally rigid support to a flexible or unsupported portion of an endoluminal prosthesis as the prosthesis is being deployed. A prosthesis is removably coupled to the stiffening elements. The endoluminal prosthesis can be a stent or a stent graft or graft.
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