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Self-expanding pseudo-braided intravascular device

US8043326B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Abbott Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. · US

Inventors

David Hancock · Seattle, US
Peter S. Brown · Palo Alto, US
Larry Voss · San Jose, US

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 10, 2009
Grant date	Oct 25, 2011
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 10, 2029

Classification

Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
CPC primaryD10B2509/06
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A self-expanding, pseudo-braided device embodying a high expansion ratio and flexibility as well as comformability and improved radial force. The pseudo-braided device is particularly suited for advancement through and deployment within highly tortuous and very distal vasculature. Various forms of the pseudo-braided device are adapted for the repair of aneurysms and stenoses as well as for use in thrombectomies and embolic protection therapy.

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