Endoprosthesis for vascular bifurcation
US8231667B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 9, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jul 31, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 11, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/0098
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus for treating an area of bifurcation where a principal body conduit separates into at least two secondary conduits comprises a radially expandable first stent body. The first stent body has a substantially conical shape and a first end having a greater diameter than a second end when fully expanded. The first stent body is preferably shaped to be independent of any other stent bodies, and is free of any means for connecting to any other stent bodies when fully expanded.
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