System and method of pivoted stent deployment
US8066755B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 26, 2007 |
| Grant date | Nov 29, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 18, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2230/0067
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention provides a stent-graft system comprising a graft member and a stent having a connection end interconnected with the graft member and a free end opposed thereto. A belt retaining structure is provided at the stent free end. A belt is releasably retained in the belt retaining structure and is configured to constrain the stent free end independent of the stent connection end. A method of securing at least one end of a stent-graft within a vessel is also provided.
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