Vascular prosthesis
US8808363B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 31, 2012 |
| Grant date | Aug 19, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 13, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2230/0095
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A vascular prosthesis comprising a tubular shaped expandable ECM member and at least one anchoring mechanism. In one embodiment, the anchoring mechanism comprises proximal and distal single or dual-ring anchors. In one embodiment, the anchoring mechanism comprises a multiple-ring anchor. The anchors preferably comprise a biodegradable metal, such as magnesium. The anchors can also comprise a shape memory alloy, such as nitinol, and a cross-linked ECM material. In some embodiments, the ECM member includes a pharmacological agent.
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