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Arteriovenous shunt having eccentric anchor stent

US9056171B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 24, 2012
Grant dateJun 16, 2015
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Expiry dateNov 21, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2002/061
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An arteriovenous shunt includes a self-expanding stent graft having a self-expanding anchor stent mounted eccentrically and externally about at least one end segment of the stent graft. A fluid passageway extends between open first and second ends of the shunt. The anchor stent has an expanded diameter greater than an expanded diameter of the stent graft. The expanded diameter of the stent graft is smaller than the artery or vein into which it is deployed. Methods of deploying the arteriovenous shunt are also disclosed.

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