Thermal energy application for prevention and management of endoleaks in stent-grafts
US9468517B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 8, 2011 |
| Grant date | Oct 18, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 11, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/0001
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatus (10) is provided, which includes an endovascular stent-graft (20) and a heating device (22) that is coupled to the stent-graft (20). The stent-graft (20) is configured to be implanted in at least one blood vessel in a vicinity of an aneurysm (102). The heating device (22) is configured to apply, to a region (24) external to the stent-graft (20), thermal energy sufficient to coagulate blood flowing into the aneurysm (102). Other embodiments are also described.
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