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Method for repairing an abdominal aortic aneurysm
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1995-06-07
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Granted: 1997-11-04
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Expires: 2015-06-07
Abstract
Abstract An aortic graft, and method and apparatus for repairing an abdominal aortic aneurysm includes a tubular graft which is intraluminally delivered through the aorta and secured to the aorta by the expansion and deformation of a thin-walled tubular member.
Inventors
- 👤 Hector D. Barone
- 👤 Julio C. Palmaz
- 👤 Juan C. Parodi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 21:13
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M25/00; A61M25/10; A61M25/1002; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/02; A61F2/04; A61F2/06; A61F2/07; A61F2/95; A61F2/954; A61F2/958; A61M29/00; A61F2/82; A61F2/86; A61F2/90; A61F2002/065; A61F2002/075; A61F2210/00; A61F2210/0004; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S623/00; Y10S623/901; Y10S623/902; Y10S623/903; Y10S623/92; Y10S623/921
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
161 words
A method for emplacing an aortic graft into an aorta having first and second iliac arteries associated therewith, comprising the steps of: a) delivering into the first iliac artery a bifurcated aortic graft, the bifurcated aortic graft having an aortic tube having first and second ends, the aortic tube to be disposed in the aorta, the aortic tube having an opening at its first end, the aortic tube being bifurcated at its second end to form first and second iliac tubes, each iliac tube terminating in an open end, an iliac tube to be disposed in each of the first and second iliac arteries; and b) withdrawing a wire, having first and second ends, with one of the ends affixed to one of the open ends of one of the iliac tubes, in a direction from the first iliac artery through the aorta and into the second iliac artery, to pull one of the iliac tubes into the second iliac artery.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
161 words
A method for emplacing an aortic graft into an aorta having first and second iliac arteries associated therewith, comprising the steps of: a) delivering into the first iliac artery a bifurcated aortic graft, the bifurcated aortic graft having an aortic tube having first and second ends, the aortic tube to be disposed in the aorta, the aortic tube having an opening at its first end, the aortic tube being bifurcated at its second end to form first and second iliac tubes, each iliac tube terminating in an open end, an iliac tube to be disposed in each of the first and second iliac arteries; and b) withdrawing a wire, having first and second ends, with one of the ends affixed to one of the open ends of one of the iliac tubes, in a direction from the first iliac artery through the aorta and into the second iliac artery, to pull one of the iliac tubes into the second iliac artery.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
84 words
The method of claim 1, wherein the wire is affixed to one of the open ends of one of the iliac tubes by the steps of: a) prior to withdrawing the wire, introducing the first end of the wire into one of the iliac arteries, and passing the first end of the wire into the aorta and into the other iliac artery; and b) affixing one of the ends of the wire to one of the open ends of one of the iliac tubes.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 1, including the step of securing the first end of the aortic tube within the aorta.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
39 words
The method of claim 3, wherein the first end of the aortic tube is secured within the aorta by expanding an expandable, inflatable portion of a catheter to force the aortic tube radially outwardly into contact with the aorta.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method of claim 3, wherein the first end of the aortic tube is secured within the aorta prior to the wire being withdrawn.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method of claim 1, including the step of securing the open ends of the iliac tubes within the first and second iliac arteries.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
44 words
The method of claim 6, wherein the open ends of the iliac tubes are secured within the first and second ilia arteries by expanding an expandable, inflatable portion of a catheter to force the iliac tubes radially outwardly into contact with the iliac arteries.
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