Bifurcated endovascular prosthesis having tethered contralateral leg
US9132025B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 14, 2013 |
| Grant date | Sep 15, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 29, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/0071
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An endovascular delivery system includes a bifurcated and inflatable prosthesis including a main tubular body having an open end and opposed ipsilateral and contralateral legs defining a graft wall therein between. A tether is disposed securably disposed to the contralateral leg, and the contralateral leg is releasably restrained towards the ipsilateral leg tether to prevent undesirable movement of the contralateral leg. A release wire within the endovascular delivery system releasably retains the tether near the ipsilateral leg.
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