Modular vascular prosthesis having axially variable properties and improved flexibility and methods of use

US8002818B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Abbott Laboratories Vascular Enterprises Limited · IE

Inventor

• Rainer Bregulla · Endingen am Kaiserstuhl, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Feb 25, 2005
• Grant date: Aug 23, 2011
• Expiry date: Jan 11, 2026

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61F2250/0067
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

The present invention provides a vascular prosthesis featuring a plurality of modular segments interengaged by flexible, and preferably lockable, inter-engageable elements forming joints. The segments may have a number of different mechanical properties and may be assembled by the clinician to customize the prosthesis for a specific patient or application.