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Curvable stent-graft and apparatus and fitting method

US7998189B2 · kind B2 · utility

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11Claims

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Assignee

COOK MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC · US

Inventors

Tilo Kölbel · Malmö, SE
Martin Malina · Malmö, SE

Key dates

Filing date	Oct 10, 2008
Grant date	Aug 16, 2011
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 14, 2028

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2002/9511
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A stent-graft (100) is provided with a tightenable loop element (122) having a first end terminated in a self-tightening knot (142) and a second end (138) which is received in and can slide in the knot (142). The loop (122) is fitted to the stent-graft (100) in a manner as to cause curvature of the stent-graft (100) upon tightening of the loop. An introducer assembly is also disclosed which includes a cannula (132, 150) within which a pull cord (136) and release wire (134) are located.

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