Stent with protected barbs
US9089445B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 27, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jul 28, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 20, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/0071
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An endoluminal prosthesis is described and comprises a stent (40), At least one barb (42) secured to the stent, and a degradable barb guard (52) covering at least a portion of the barb and protecting the distal tip when the stent is in a compressed configuration. The barb guard (52) comprises a degradable structure that degrades to expose the distal tip of the barb when the stent is placed in a vessel. An endoluminal prosthesis deployment system comprising a sheath having a lumen and a prostesis within the sheath lumen is also described.
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