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Aortic graft
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1993-10-01
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Granted: 1996-11-26
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Expires: 2013-10-01
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 C. Parodi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 12:08
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
243 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 a longitudinal axis, 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; 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, the sealing means being at least one deformable, malleable wire associated with the second end of the tube by the at least one wire being woven into the wall surface of the second end of the tube and being disposed substantially coplanar with the wall surface of the tube, the at least one wire in 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 2
Dependent Claim
243 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 a longitudinal axis, 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; 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, the sealing means being at least one deformable, malleable wire associated with the second end of the tube by the at least one wire being woven into the wall surface of the second end of the tube and being disposed substantially coplanar with the wall surface of the tube, the at least one wire in 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 3
Dependent Claim
70 words
The aortic graft of claim 1, wherein the tube is of woven construction and has an intermediate portion disposed between the first and second ends of the tube, the woven construction of the first end of the tube being looser than the woven construction of the intermediate portion of the tube, whereby the first end of the tube is radially expandable and the intermediate portion is not substantially radially expandable.
Claim 4
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 5
Dependent Claim
65 words
The aortic graft of claim 1, wherein the at least one wire woven into the second end of the tube has portions, having first and second ends, initially disposed substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the tube, with the first and second ends of at least some of the adjacent portions of the at least one wire being connected together by a connector portion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
12 words
The aortic graft of claim 4, wherein the connector portion is curved.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
38 words
The aortic graft of claim 1, 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 1, 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 1, wherein the at least one wire is formed of gold.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
16 words
The aortic graft of claim 1, wherein the at least one wire is formed of tantalum.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1999-11-26 | 2000-05-27 | 2000-11-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2003-11-26 | 2004-05-27 | 2004-11-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2007-11-26 | 2008-05-27 | 2008-11-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |