Support structures for prostheses with branching portions
US9931231B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 21, 2015 |
| Grant date | Apr 3, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 11, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/0039
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present embodiments provide an endoluminal prosthesis, comprising a prosthetic trunk and a prosthetic branch, each comprising proximal and distal ends and a lumen extending therebetween. The proximal end of the prosthetic branch is secured around an aperture formed in a side surface of the prosthetic trunk. A support structure is coupled to the prosthetic branch. In certain embodiments, a proximal end of the support structure comprises a first width, and a distal end of the support structure comprises a second width, wherein the first width is less than the second width.
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