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Implant delivery technologies

US7785361B2 · kind B2 · utility

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300References

18Claims

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Inventors

Julian Nikolchev · Portola Valley, US
Dai Ton · San Jose, US
William R. George · Palo Alto, US
Nicholas DeBeer · Sunnyvale, US

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 23, 2004
Grant date	Aug 31, 2010
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 8, 2026

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2250/0071
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Medical devices (100) and methods for delivery or implantation of prostheses (106) within hollow body organs and vessels (600) or other luminal anatomy are disclosed. The subject technologies may be used in the treatment of atherosclerosis in stenting procedures or for other purposes.

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