Device for treating a blood circulation conduit
US8512396B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 11, 2008 |
| Grant date | Aug 20, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 5, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/0069
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
This device (10) includes an implant (20) which has a tubular endoprosthesis (30) with a radially deployable framework (36). The implant (20) includes a flexible interposition member (24) mounted movably on the endoprosthesis (30) so as to be interposed between the outer surface (40) and a blood circulation conduit (14). The device (10) includes a deployment tool (26) which can adopt a configuration for insertion of the implant (20) and a configuration for release of the implant (20). In the configuration for insertion of the implant (20), the flexible member (24) includes at least one free part (68) held axially away from the outer surface (40) in order to minimize the radial dimension of the implant (20). The free part (68) is at least partly displaceable against the outer surface (40) when the tool (26) moves from its configuration for insertion to its configuration for release.
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