Flexible barb for anchoring a prosthesis
US7828839B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 4, 2007 |
| Grant date | Nov 9, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 8, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2220/0016
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for anchoring an endoluminal prosthesis comprises a barb. The barb comprises a base, a retractable body extending distally from the base towards a distal anchor, and a hinge disposed between the base and the anchor and spaced apart from the base. The anchor pivots about the hinge between a retracted configuration and an extended configuration. Additional devices, systems, and methods are disclosed.
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