Modular vascular prosthesis and methods of use

US8025694B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Abbott Laboratories Vascular Enterprises Limited · IE

Inventors

• David P. Strauss · Temecula, US
• Michael R. Bialas · Lake Forest, US
• Duane M. DeMore · Santa Clara, US
• Robert P. Barbier · Cannes, FR
• Rainer Bregulla · Endingen am Kaiserstuhl, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Dec 21, 2007
• Grant date: Sep 27, 2011
• Expiry date: Nov 11, 2028

Classification

• Technology area (CPC Y): Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
• CPC primary: Y10T29/49826
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

The present invention relates a vascular prosthesis and related assembly methods that includes a plurality of modular segments inter-engaged by flexible, and preferably lockable, inter-engageable elements forming joints or other connector areas. The segments may have a number of different mechanical properties and may be assembled by the clinician, through mechanical or chemical joining, to customize the prosthesis for a specific patient or application.