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Ostium support for treating vascular bifurcations

US8366763B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 1, 2010
Grant dateFeb 5, 2013
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Expiry dateJul 1, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2250/0068
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A prosthesis is disclosed for placement across an ostium opening from a main body lumen to a branch body lumen. The prosthesis comprises a radially expansible support at one end, a circumferentially extending link at the other end and at least one frond extending axially therebetween.

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