Anchoring device for an endoluminal prosthesis
US8241350B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 19, 2011 |
| Grant date | Aug 14, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 27, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/075
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An endoluminal prosthesis including a radially expandable frame and an anchoring member. The anchoring member includes a first arm attached to a first strut of the frame and a second arm attached to a second adjacent strut of the frame. The first arm is joined to the second arm to form a vessel engaging end that, together with at least a portion of the first arm and second arm, is directed toward a central axis of the frame in the frame's collapsed configuration.
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