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Endoprosthesis assembly for percutaneous deployment and method of deploying same
Assignee: Cordis Corp
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Filing: 1996-06-26
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Granted: 1998-12-01
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Expires: 2016-06-26
Abstract
Abstract The present invention provides an endoprosthesis assembly having a reduced cross sectional profile for percutaneous deployment and implantation within a body passageway such as a blood vessel. The assembly comprises a radially expandable cylindrical frame having first and second ends, and a first unexpanded outer diameter and a second expanded outer diameter. The assembly further comprises a radially expandable elastomeric sleeve surrounding a length of the frame and having first and second ends and a first unexpanded inner diameter and a second expanded inner diameter. The inner diameter of the expanded sleeve is not greater than the outer diameter of the expanded frame. The second expanded inner diameter of the sleeve is in a range from about 60% to about 380% greater than the first unexpanded inner diameter of the sleeve. The assembly of the preferred embodiment is adapted to be deployed through an introducer smaller than 9 French and the sleeve is capable of expanding to an inner diameter of about 12 millimeters.
Inventors
- 👤 Kenneth Solovay
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 13:52
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/02; A61F2/04; A61F2/06; A61F2/07; A61F2/95; A61F2/958; A61F2/0077; A61F2/82; A61F2/86; A61F2/90; A61F2002/072
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 34
Claim 1
Independent Claim
140 words
An endoprosthesis assembly for percutaneous deployment and implantation within a body passageway, comprising: a radially expandable cylindrical frame having first and second ends, said fame having a first unexpanded outer diameter and a second expanded outer diameter; and a radially expandable elastomeric sleeve surrounding a length of said frame and having first and second ends, said sleeve having a first unexpanded inner diameter and a second expanded inner diameter; wherein said second expanded inner diameter of said sleeve is not greater than said second expanded outer diameter of said frame; wherein said sleeve, when expanded, has a sleeve modulus in a range from about 100 psi to about 6000 psi; and wherein said second expanded inner diameter of said sleeve is in a range from about 60% to about 380% greater than said first unexpanded inner diameter of said sleeve.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
140 words
An endoprosthesis assembly for percutaneous deployment and implantation within a body passageway, comprising: a radially expandable cylindrical frame having first and second ends, said fame having a first unexpanded outer diameter and a second expanded outer diameter; and a radially expandable elastomeric sleeve surrounding a length of said frame and having first and second ends, said sleeve having a first unexpanded inner diameter and a second expanded inner diameter; wherein said second expanded inner diameter of said sleeve is not greater than said second expanded outer diameter of said frame; wherein said sleeve, when expanded, has a sleeve modulus in a range from about 100 psi to about 6000 psi; and wherein said second expanded inner diameter of said sleeve is in a range from about 60% to about 380% greater than said first unexpanded inner diameter of said sleeve.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The endoprosthesis assembly of claim 1, wherein said first unexpanded inner diameter of said sleeve is not greater than said first unexpanded outer diameter of said frame.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The endoprosthesis assembly of claim 1, wherein said second expanded inner diameter of said sleeve is in a range from about 4 mm to about 12 mm.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
59 words
The endoprosthesis assembly of claim 1, wherein said sleeve comprises an elastomer having a percent elongation at break in a range from about 500 to about 585, an ultimate tensile strength in a range from about 4400 psi to about 5300 psi, and a durometer hardness in a range from about 73 (shore A) to about 80 (shore A).
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
59 words
The endoprosthesis assembly of claim 2, wherein said sleeve comprises an elastomer having a percent elongation at break in a range from about 500 to about 585, an ultimate tensile strength in a range from about 4400 psi to about 5300 psi, and a durometer hardness in a range from about 73 (shore A) to about 80 (shore A).
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
59 words
The endoprosthesis assembly of claim 3, wherein said sleeve comprises an elastomer having a percent elongation at break in a range from about 500 to about 585, an ultimate tensile strength in a range from about 4400 psi to about 5300 psi, and a durometer hardness in a range from about 73 (shore A) to about 80 (shore A).
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
13 words
The endoprosthesis assembly of claim 1, wherein said sleeve comprises a polycarbonate polyurethane.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
13 words
The endoprosthesis assembly of claim 2, wherein said sleeve comprises a polycarbonate polyurethane.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
13 words
The endoprosthesis assembly of claim 3, wherein said sleeve comprises a polycarbonate polyurethane.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
32 words
The endoprosthesis assembly of claim 1, wherein said assembly is adapted to be disposed through an introducer having an inner diameter in a range from about 2.5 mm to about 2.7 mm.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
27 words
The endoprosthesis assembly of claim 10, wherein said second expanded inner diameter of said sleeve is in a range from about 4 mm to about 7 mm.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
27 words
The endoprosthesis assembly of claim 10, wherein said second expanded inner diameter of said sleeve is in a range from about 7 mm to about 12 mm.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
17 words
The endoprosthesis assembly of claim 1, wherein said sleeve is braided from yarn spun from elastomeric material.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
17 words
The endoprosthesis assembly of claim 1, wherein said sleeve is knitted from yarn spun from elastomeric material.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
17 words
The endoprosthesis assembly of claim 1, wherein said sleeve is woven from yarn spun from elastomeric material.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
21 words
The endoprosthesis assembly of claim 13, wherein said yarn has a denier in a range from about 10 to about 70.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
21 words
The endoprosthesis assembly of claim 14, wherein said yarn has a denier in a range from about 10 to about 70.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
21 words
The endoprosthesis assembly of claim 15, wherein said yarn has a denier in a range from about 10 to about 70.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
45 words
The endoprosthesis assembly of claim 1, wherein said sleeve, when unexpanded, has a wall thickness in a range from about 0.002 inches to about 0.005 inches and wherein said frame has a hoop strength in a range from about 6 psi to about 30 psi.
Claim 21
Independent Claim
188 words
A method of percutaneously deploying an endoprosthesis assembly for implantation at a treatment site within a body passageway of a patient, comprising the steps of: (a) forming said assembly by surrounding a length of an unexpanded cylindrical fame having a first unexpanded outer diameter with an elastomeric sleeve having a first unexpanded inner diameter; (b) inserting said assembly into said body passageway; (c) threading said assembly through said body passageway until said assembly reaches said treatment site; and (d) expanding said frame to a second expanded outer diameter such that said sleeve is expanded to a second expanded inner diameter not greater than said second expanded outer diameter of said frame and such that said sleeve is expanded to a second expanded outer diameter not less than an inner diameter of said body passageway at said treatment site, wherein said sleeve, when expanded, has a sleeve modulus in a range from about 100 psi to about 6000 psi and wherein said second expanded inner diameter of said sleeve is in a range from about 60% to about 380% greater than said first unexpanded inner diameter of said sleeve.
Claim 22
Independent Claim
188 words
A method of percutaneously deploying an endoprosthesis assembly for implantation at a treatment site within a body passageway of a patient, comprising the steps of: (a) forming said assembly by surrounding a length of an unexpanded cylindrical fame having a first unexpanded outer diameter with an elastomeric sleeve having a first unexpanded inner diameter; (b) inserting said assembly into said body passageway; (c) threading said assembly through said body passageway until said assembly reaches said treatment site; and (d) expanding said frame to a second expanded outer diameter such that said sleeve is expanded to a second expanded inner diameter not greater than said second expanded outer diameter of said frame and such that said sleeve is expanded to a second expanded outer diameter not less than an inner diameter of said body passageway at said treatment site, wherein said sleeve, when expanded, has a sleeve modulus in a range from about 100 psi to about 6000 psi and wherein said second expanded inner diameter of said sleeve is in a range from about 60% to about 380% greater than said first unexpanded inner diameter of said sleeve.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
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The method of claim 20, wherein said inserting step (b) comprises the step of pushing said assembly through an introducer.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 21, wherein said introducer has an inner diameter in a range from about 2.5 mm to about 2.7 mm.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 20, wherein said expanding step (d) comprises the step of inflating a balloon disposed inside said frame.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
35 words
The method of claim 22, wherein said introducer is a 7.5 French introducer and wherein said second expanded inner diameter of said sleeve is in a range from about 4 mm to about 7 mm.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
35 words
The method of claim 22, wherein said introducer is an 8 French introducer and wherein said second expanded inner diameter of said sleeve is in a range from about 8 mm to about 12 mm.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
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The method of claim 20, wherein said first unexpanded inner diameter of said sleeve is not greater than said first unexpanded outer diameter of said frame.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
40 words
The method of claim 20, additionally comprising the step of crimping said assembly onto a first end of an elongated flexible tube for insertion of said assembly into said body passageway and for threading said assembly through said body passageway.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
58 words
The method of claim 20, wherein said sleeve comprises an elastomer having a percent elongation at break in a range from about 500 to about 585, an ultimate tensile strength in a range from about 4400 psi to about 5300 psi, and a durometer hardness in a range from about 73 (shore A) to about 80 (shore A).
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
12 words
The method of claim 20, wherein said sleeve comprises a polycarbonate polyurethane.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 20, wherein said sleeve is braided, knitted, or woven from yarn spun from elastomeric material.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 30, wherein said yarn has a denier in a range from about 10 to about 70.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
44 words
The method of claim 20, wherein said sleeve, when unexpanded, has a wall thickness in a range from about 0.002 inches to about 0.005 inches and wherein said frame has a hoop strength in a range from about 6 psi to about 30 psi.
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