Vascular prosthesis
US9445886B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 25, 2003 |
| Grant date | Sep 20, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 25, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2230/008
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A vascular prosthesis configured for direct connection to an artery. The vascular prosthesis may include a tube of material other than autologous vascular tissue, having an end formation, which is configured for surgical connection to an opening formed in the artery, and a narrower portion prior to commencement of the end formation. The end formation may have an enlarged chamber adapted to induce a concave section in the blood vessel upon attachment thereto.
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