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Stent alignment during treatment of a bifurcation

US8808347B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 24, 2011
Grant dateAug 19, 2014
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Expiry dateJun 16, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2025/1079
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system for treating a bifurcation includes a first radially expandable stent and a second radially expandable stent. The first stent has a side hole and a plurality of lateral elements extending from the side hole. The second stent has a plurality of axial elements extending away from the proximal end of the second stent. The axial elements of the second stent interdigitate with the lateral elements of the first stent when both stents have been expanded.

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