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Modular vascular prosthesis and methods of use

US8603154B2 · kind B2 · utility

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4Claims

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Assignee

Abbott Laboratories Vascular Enterprises Limited · IE

Inventors

David P. Strauss · Temecula, US
Michael R. Bialas · Lake Forest, US
Duane M. DeMore · Santa Clara, US
Robert P. Barbier · Cannes, FR
Rainer Bregulla · Endingen am Kaiserstuhl, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 23, 2011
Grant date	Dec 10, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 25, 2032

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T29/49826
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention relates a vascular prosthesis and related assembly methods that includes a plurality of modular segments inter-engaged by flexible, and preferably lockable, inter-engageable elements forming joints or other connector areas. The segments may have a number of different mechanical properties and may be assembled by the clinician, through mechanical or chemical joining, to customize the prosthesis for a specific patient or application.

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