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US 5,749,918 AGranted
Intraluminal graft and method for inserting the same
AssigneeEndotex Interventional Systems, Inc.
InventorsMichael Hogendijk, Mark H. Wholey
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Abstract
An intraluminal graft and method for inserting the same are provided including a biocompatible body, anchors attached to surface of the body, and an engine that includes an engine coil positioned within and attached to the body. The coil also is configured for attachment to an insertion device.
Claims11
An intraluminal graft, comprising:
- a generally tubular body having an interior surface and being biocompatible;
- a plurality of spaced apart anchors attached to the tubular body, the anchors being sized and positioned to penetrate a luminal wall, at least one of the plurality of spaced apart anchors being a main anchor;
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- a helical coil having a plurality of loops, the helical coil having a delivery state wherein the plurality of loops are stretched to a reduced diameter, and a deployed state, wherein the plurality of loops have an expanded diameter and are located adjacent to one another, the helical coil being positioned adjacent the interior surface of the tubular body, a first end of the helical coil being attached to the tubular body and a second end of the helical coil being sized and configured for attachment to an insertion device;
- a lock affixed to the second end of the helical coil, the lock being adapted to lockingly receive an end of the main anchor when the helical coil is expanded to the deployed state.
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An intraluminal graft, comprising:
- a biocompatible, generally tubular body having an interior surface, at least a portion of the tubular body being furcated, thereby forming a distal tube and a plurality of proximal tubes;
- a plurality of spaced apart anchors attached to the tubular body, the anchors being sized and positioned to penetrate a luminal wall, at least one of the plurality of spaced apart anchors being a main anchor;
- a self-expanding helical coil having a plurality of loops, the helical coil having a delivery state wherein the plurality of loops are stretched to a reduced diameter, and a deployed state, wherein the plurality of loops have an expanded diameter and are located adjacent to one another, the helical coil being positioned adjacent the interior surface of the tubular body, and being suitable for removable attachment to an insertion device;
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- a lock affixed to an end of the helical coil, the lock being adapted to lockingly receive an end of the main anchor when the helical coil is expanded to the deployed state.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.