Eversible locking mechanism for modular stents
US8353947B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 5, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jan 15, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 23, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/006
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention provides an apparatus and method for locking self-expanding modular stent components together using an eversible extension on the male component. The male component is deployed partially within the female component, and with the eversible extension eversed over the male component.
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