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Helical ostium support for treating vascular bifurcations

US7758630B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 21, 2006
Grant dateJul 20, 2010
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Expiry dateSep 30, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M25/1002
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A prosthesis is disclosed for placement across an ostium opening from a main body lumen to a branch body lumen. The prosthesis comprises a radially expansible support at one end, a circumferentially extending link at the other end and at least one spiral frond extending axially therebetween.

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