Partial stent for treatment of a vascular aneurysm
US8187315B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 8, 2006 |
| Grant date | May 29, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 30, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2230/0095
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A partial stent may include a backbone and arcuate ribs extending from that backbone; where the ribs have shapes and lengths, and are positioned relative to the backbone, such that when the partial stent is viewed from an end, the ribs collectively define an open arc. A partial stent may include at least one barb extending outward therefrom. The partial stent may be used for treating an aneurysm in a blood vessel, such as a cerebral aneurysm. The partial stent may be placed in the blood vessel adjacent the neck of the aneurysm such that the partial stent substantially covers the neck of the aneurysm.
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