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Ostium support for treating vascular bifurcations

US8382818B2 · kind B2 · utility

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204References

24Claims

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Assignee

Tryton Medical, Inc. · US

Inventors

H. Richard Davis · Coral Springs, US
Aaron V. Kaplan · Goodrich Four Corners, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 1, 2010
Grant date	Feb 26, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 1, 2030

Classification

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. The circumferential link can comprise a catheter securement portion and a frond engagement portion.

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