EP0903118A2
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Aortic graft, and method and apparatus for repairing an abdominal aortic aneurysm
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1994-09-26
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2014-09-26
Abstract
Abstract An aortic graft for intraluminal delivery to repair an abdominal aortic aneurysm is provided with at least one wire which is woven into the distal, or lower, end of the graft, which wire permits the distal end of the graft to conform to, and sealingly engage, within the aortic bifurcation region of the aneurysm.
Inventors
- 👤 Juan Carlos Parodi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
EP
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 06:21
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F5/00; A61F5/01; A61F5/02; A61F2/00; A61F2/02; A61F2/04; A61F2/06; A61F2/07; A61F2/95; A61F2/954; A61F2/958; A61M; A61M25/00; A61M25/10; A61M25/1002; A61F2/82; A61F2/86; A61F2/90; A61F2002/065; A61F2002/075; A61F2210/00; A61F2210/0004; A61M25/1011
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
An aortic graft for intraluminal delivery to repair an
abdominal aortic aneurysm in an aorta having two iliac
arteries associated therewith at an aortic bifurcation
having an interior surface, comprising: a tube having first and second ends and a wall surface
disposed between the two ends, at least a portion of the
tube adapted to be disposed within the abdominal aortic
aneurysm; and means for securing the first end of the tube to the
aorta, the securing means having a first diameter which
permits intraluminal delivery of the securing means into
the aorta and the securing means having a second, expanded
diameter, to secure the first end of the tube to the aorta;
and a means for sealing the second end of the tube within
the aortic bifurcation.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
19 words
The aortic graft of claim 1, wherein the tube has an
intermediate portion which is not substantially radially
expandable.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The aortic graft of claim 1, wherein the tube is
crimped to form an undulating longitudinal cross-sectional
configuration, whereby kinking or twisting of the tube is
minimized.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
94 words
The aortic graft of claim 1, wherein the means for
sealing the second end of the tube is at least one wire
associated with the second end of the tube, the at least
one wire and the second end of the tube having a first
cross-sectional configuration which permits intraluminal
delivery of the tube and the means for sealing within the
aortic bifurcation, and a second enlarged cross-sectional
configuration, wherein the at least one wire and the second
end of the tube conform to, and sealingly engage, the
interior surface of the aortic bifurcation.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
The aortic graft of claim 4, wherein the at least one
wire is associated with the second end of the tube by
weaving the at least one wire into the second end of the
tube.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
The aortic graft of claim 5, wherein the at least one
wire is woven into the second end of the tube in a
generally zigzag pattern.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
38 words
The aortic graft of claim 5, wherein the at least one
wire is woven into the second end of the tube with portions
of the at least one wire extending outwardly of the second
end of the tube.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
38 words
The aortic graft of claim 5, wherein the at least one
wire is woven into the second end of the tube with portions
of the at least one wire extending inwardly of the second
end of the tube.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
The aortic graft of claim 4, wherein the at least one
wire is formed of gold.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
16 words
The aortic graft of claim 4, wherein the at least one
wire is formed of tantalum.
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