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Prosthetic graft and method for aneurysm repair
Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed Inc
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Filing: 1996-11-14
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Granted: 1998-09-01
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Expires: 2016-11-14
Abstract
Abstract This invention provides a method and graft system for aneurysm repair comprising a prosthetic graft with means to draw a distal extremity of the graft over a portion of an expandable anchoring member. Prior to deployment, the graft and the anchoring member do not overlap to reduce the outer diameter of the delivery system. Preferably, the drawing means comprises pull strands connected to the distal extremity of the graft so that the distal extremity of the graft may be pulled over a proximal portion of the anchoring member. Subsequent expansion of the anchoring member seals the overlapped graft against the vessel wall to minimize blood flow-by and secures the graft in the vessel. Securing means may be advanced up each pull strand to abut the anchoring member and further secure the graft to the anchoring member. The graft may also comprise means to guide a second expandable anchoring member to the proximal end of the graft. Preferably, the guiding means comprise guide strands connected to a proximal extremity of the graft. The anchoring member can then be advanced up the guide strands until the graft overlaps the second anchoring member. Expansion of the second anchoring member secures the proximal end of the graft.
Inventors
- 👤 Geoffrey A. Orth
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 22:03
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/02; A61F2/04; A61F2/06; A61F2/07; A61F2/82; A61F2/86; A61F2/90; A61F2/95; A61F2/958; A61F2/89; A61F2/91; A61F2/915; A61F2002/075; A61F2/30; A61F2002/30001; A61F2002/30003; A61F2002/3006; A61F2002/30092; A61F2002/30108; A61F2002/3011; A61F2002/30159; A61F2002/30172; A61F2002/30667; A61F2002/30677; A61F2002/825; A61F2002/9505; A61F2002/9511; A61F2210/00; A61F2210/0014; A61F2210/0019; A61F2230/00; A61F2230/0002; A61F2230/0028; A61F2230/0052; A61F2250/00; A61F2250/0058; A61F2250/0067
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 26
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
A graft delivery system comprising: a) an elongated catheter with proximal and distal ends and a means for expanding an expandable anchoring member on a distal portion of the catheter; b) an expandable anchoring member with proximal and distal ends mounted on the means for expanding; c) an aortic graft in a radially compressed state with proximal and distal ends and mounted on the catheter proximally adjacent to, and non-overlapping the proximal end of, the anchoring member; and d) drawing means secured to the distal end of the graft and configured to pull the distal end of the graft to overlap the proximal end of the anchoring member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
108 words
A graft delivery system comprising: a) an elongated catheter with proximal and distal ends and a means for expanding an expandable anchoring member on a distal portion of the catheter; b) an expandable anchoring member with proximal and distal ends mounted on the means for expanding; c) an aortic graft in a radially compressed state with proximal and distal ends and mounted on the catheter proximally adjacent to, and non-overlapping the proximal end of, the anchoring member; and d) drawing means secured to the distal end of the graft and configured to pull the distal end of the graft to overlap the proximal end of the anchoring member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
62 words
The graft delivery system of claim 1 wherein the catheter further comprises a lumen with an opening at the distal end and extending to the proximal end and the drawing means comprises at least one pull strand extending from the distal end of the graft through the opening at the distal end of the catheter to the proximal end of the catheter.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The graft delivery system of claim 2 wherein the pull strand is laced through the anchoring member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The graft delivery system of claim 1 wherein the means for expanding an anchoring member comprises an inflatable member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
The graft delivery system of claim 4 including an inflation lumen extending through the catheter in fluid communication with the interior of the inflatable member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The graft delivery system of claim 1 wherein the system has an outer diameter of less than about 7 mm.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
The graft delivery system of claim 1 wherein the anchoring member comprises a stent.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
22 words
The graft delivery system of claim 1 wherein the graft further comprises guiding means extending from the proximal end of the graft.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
17 words
The graft delivery system of claim 8 wherein the guiding means comprise at least one guiding strand.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
94 words
A graft delivery system comprising: a) an elongated catheter with proximal and distal ends; b) a self-expanding anchoring member with proximal and distal ends mounted on a distal portion of the catheter; c) an aortic graft in a radially compressed state with proximal and distal ends and mounted on the catheter proximally adjacent to, and non-overlapping the proximal end of, the anchoring member; and d) drawing means secured to the distal end of the graft and configured to pull the distal end of the graft to overlap the proximal end of the anchoring member.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
94 words
A graft delivery system comprising: a) an elongated catheter with proximal and distal ends; b) a self-expanding anchoring member with proximal and distal ends mounted on a distal portion of the catheter; c) an aortic graft in a radially compressed state with proximal and distal ends and mounted on the catheter proximally adjacent to, and non-overlapping the proximal end of, the anchoring member; and d) drawing means secured to the distal end of the graft and configured to pull the distal end of the graft to overlap the proximal end of the anchoring member.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
59 words
The graft delivery system of claim 10 wherein the catheter further comprises a lumen with an opening at the distal end and extending to the proximal end and the drawing means comprise pull strands extending from the distal end of the graft through the opening at the distal end of the catheter to the proximal end of the catheter.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
17 words
The graft delivery system of claim 11 wherein the pull strands are laced through the anchoring member.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
17 words
The graft delivery system of claim 10 wherein the self-expanding anchoring member is formed from shape-memory material.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
17 words
The graft delivery system of claim 13 wherein the anchoring member is formed from a NiTi alloy.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
22 words
The graft delivery system of claim 10 wherein the graft further comprises guiding means extending from the proximal end of the graft.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
17 words
The graft delivery system of claim 15 wherein the guiding means comprise at least one guiding strand.
Claim 19
Independent Claim
177 words
A method for repairing a portion of a patient's vasculature comprising the steps of: a) providing a catheter assembly having: 1) an elongated catheter with proximal and distal ends and a means for expanding an expandable anchoring member on a distal portion of the catheter, 2) an expandable anchoring member with proximal and distal ends mounted on the expanding means, 3) an aortic graft in a radially compressed state with proximal and distal ends and mounted on the catheter proximally adjacent to, and non-overlapping the proximal end of, the anchoring member, and 4) drawing means secured to the distal end of the graft and configured to pull the distal end of the graft to overlap the proximal end of the anchoring member; and b) advancing the catheter assembly with the graft to the desired location in the patient's vasculature; c) operating the drawing means to pull the distal end of the graft to overlap the proximal end of the anchoring member; and d) expanding the anchoring member to expand and anchor the graft within the patient's vasculature.
Claim 20
Independent Claim
177 words
A method for repairing a portion of a patient's vasculature comprising the steps of: a) providing a catheter assembly having: 1) an elongated catheter with proximal and distal ends and a means for expanding an expandable anchoring member on a distal portion of the catheter, 2) an expandable anchoring member with proximal and distal ends mounted on the expanding means, 3) an aortic graft in a radially compressed state with proximal and distal ends and mounted on the catheter proximally adjacent to, and non-overlapping the proximal end of, the anchoring member, and 4) drawing means secured to the distal end of the graft and configured to pull the distal end of the graft to overlap the proximal end of the anchoring member; and b) advancing the catheter assembly with the graft to the desired location in the patient's vasculature; c) operating the drawing means to pull the distal end of the graft to overlap the proximal end of the anchoring member; and d) expanding the anchoring member to expand and anchor the graft within the patient's vasculature.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
32 words
The method for repairing a portion of a patient's vasculature of claim 17 further comprising the step of attaching securing means on drawing means abutting the anchoring means to anchor the graft.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
81 words
The method for repairing a portion of a patient's vasculature of claim 17 wherein the graft further comprises guiding means and further comprising the steps of: a) lacing the guiding means through a second anchoring member; b) advancing the second anchoring member along the guiding means through the patient's vasculature until the second anchoring member is at least adjacent to the proximal end of the graft; and c) expanding the second anchoring member to anchor the proximal end of the graft.
Claim 23
Independent Claim
165 words
A method for repairing a portion of a patient's vasculature comprising the steps of: a) providing a catheter assembly having: 1) an elongated catheter with proximal and distal ends, 2) a self-expanding anchoring member with proximal and distal ends mounted on a distal portion of the catheter, 3) an aortic graft in a radially compressed state with proximal and distal ends and mounted on the catheter proximally adjacent to, and non-overlapping the proximal end of, the anchoring member, and 4) drawing means secured to the distal end of the graft and configured to pull the distal end of the graft to overlap the proximal end of the anchoring member; and b) advancing the catheter assembly with the graft to the desired location in the patient's vasculature; c) operating the drawing means to pull the distal end of the graft to overlap the proximal end of the anchoring member; and d) allowing the self-expanding anchoring member to expand and anchor the graft within the patient's vasculature.
Claim 24
Independent Claim
165 words
A method for repairing a portion of a patient's vasculature comprising the steps of: a) providing a catheter assembly having: 1) an elongated catheter with proximal and distal ends, 2) a self-expanding anchoring member with proximal and distal ends mounted on a distal portion of the catheter, 3) an aortic graft in a radially compressed state with proximal and distal ends and mounted on the catheter proximally adjacent to, and non-overlapping the proximal end of, the anchoring member, and 4) drawing means secured to the distal end of the graft and configured to pull the distal end of the graft to overlap the proximal end of the anchoring member; and b) advancing the catheter assembly with the graft to the desired location in the patient's vasculature; c) operating the drawing means to pull the distal end of the graft to overlap the proximal end of the anchoring member; and d) allowing the self-expanding anchoring member to expand and anchor the graft within the patient's vasculature.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
32 words
The method for repairing a portion of a patient's vasculature of claim 20 further comprising the step of attaching securing means on drawing means abutting the anchoring means to anchor the graft.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
78 words
The method for repairing a portion of a patient's vasculature of claim 20 wherein the graft further comprises guiding means and further comprising the steps of: a) lacing the guiding means through a second anchoring member; b) advancing the second anchoring member along the guiding means through the patient's vasculature until it is at least adjacent to the proximal end of the graft; and c) expanding the second anchoring member to anchor the proximal end of the graft.
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