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Method and apparatus for restricting flow through an opening in the side wall of a body lumen, and/or for reinforcing a weakness in the side wall of a body lumen, while still maintaining substantially normal flow through the body lumen

US8663301B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 22, 2010
Grant dateMar 4, 2014
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Expiry dateJan 22, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2230/0095
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An expandable substantially spherical structure for deployment in a blood vessel or other body lumen, comprising:

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