Tissue scaffold implant devices for stenotic lumens
AssigneesThe Regents of the University of Michigan, Georgia Tech Research Corporation
InventorsScott J. HOLLISTER, David A. ZOPF
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Abstract
A tissue scaffold implant for expanding a stenotic lumen is provided that includes a bridge structure defining at least two angled sides and a lateral anchor integrally formed with the bridge structure. The lateral anchor is configured to be disposed against at least a portion of an external circumference of the stenotic lumen in a region near an opening formed in the stenotic lumen. At least two seat regions are defined between the at least two angled sides of the bridge structure and the lateral anchor. The at least two seat regions are configured to be received within and support the opening within the stenotic lumen, and the bridge structure and lateral anchor comprise a bioacceptable material.
Claims20
A tissue scaffold implant for expanding a stenotic lumen, the tissue scaffold implant comprising:
- a bridge structure defining at least two angled sides;
- a lateral anchor integrally formed with the bridge structure, wherein the lateral anchor is configured to be disposed against at least a portion of an external circumference of the stenotic lumen in a region near an opening formed in the stenotic lumen;
- at least two seat regions defined between the at least two angled sides of the bridge structure and the lateral anchor, wherein the at least two seat regions are configured to be received within and support the opening within the stenotic lumen, and the bridge structure and lateral anchor comprise a bioacceptable material.
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