Device and method for tacking plaque to blood vessel wall

US9545322B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• INTACT VASCULAR, INC. · US

Inventors

• Peter Schneider · Berlin, DE
• Robert M. Giasolli · Orange, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Mar 1, 2011
• Grant date: Jan 17, 2017
• Expiry date: Mar 30, 2032

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61F2230/0091
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

An intravascular device for treating atherosclerotic occlusive disease can include an annular band defining a longitudinal axis between proximal and distal ends. The annular band can have a plurality of barbs on its outer periphery. One or more intravascular devices may be applied in positions along a plaque accumulation site as needed to stabilize the site and/or hold pieces of plaque out of the way of blood flow. The barbs may be pressed into the plaque and/or blood vessel walls.