Barbed anchors for wire stent
US8394139B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 27, 2009 |
| Grant date | Mar 12, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 27, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2220/0016
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An endoluminal prosthesis that includes a support structure comprising a curvilinear portion having a first strut and a second strut that meet at an apex. Disposed on the support structure is an anchor with an anchor body and one or more barbs extending outwardly from the anchor body and where the anchor body fits at least partially about, and conforms to the first strut, second strut, and the apex.
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