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Minimally occlusive flow disruptor stent for bridging aneurysm necks
Assignee: Stryker European Operations Holdings LLC
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Filing: 1998-06-16
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Granted: 2000-10-31
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Expires: 2018-06-16
Abstract
Abstract This is a device for bridging the neck of a wide-necked or narrow-necked aneurysm in the vasculature. In general, it is a device used to stabilize aneurysms found in the vasculature by at least partially closing the opening to that aneurysm with consequent limiting of the amount of blood flowing into and out of the chamber. The device is generally made of a metallic or polymeric sheet and is of a shape which may be deployed using a catheter. The device typically has three major components: the central closure area, the centrifugal stabilizers, and the axial stabilizers. The device is intended to be a permanent implant and may be used with or without occlusive devices and materials placed inside the aneurysm volume.
Inventors
- 👤 Clifford Teoh
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 01:40
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/12; A61B17/12022; A61B17/12099; A61B17/12109; A61B17/12113; A61B17/0057; A61B17/12131; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/95; A61F2/962; A61F2/966; A61B2017/1205; A61B2017/12054; A61B2017/12063; A61F2/958; A61F2/82; A61F2002/823
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
102 words
An aneurysm closure device deliverable through the vasculature comprising a single-piece sheet having a generally central closure region sized to cover at least most of an opening in a selected vascular aneurysm, at least two circumferential struts extending in generally opposite directions from said closure region, and at least two longitudinal struts extending in generally opposite directions from said closure region, generally orthogonal to said circumferential struts, and together of a length sufficient to stabilize said aneurysm closure device from movement when positioned to cover said at least most of an opening in a vascular aneurysm in cooperation with said circumferential struts.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
102 words
An aneurysm closure device deliverable through the vasculature comprising a single-piece sheet having a generally central closure region sized to cover at least most of an opening in a selected vascular aneurysm, at least two circumferential struts extending in generally opposite directions from said closure region, and at least two longitudinal struts extending in generally opposite directions from said closure region, generally orthogonal to said circumferential struts, and together of a length sufficient to stabilize said aneurysm closure device from movement when positioned to cover said at least most of an opening in a vascular aneurysm in cooperation with said circumferential struts.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
12 words
The aneurysm closure device of claim 1 wherein said sheet is metallic.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
12 words
The aneurysm closure device of claim 1 wherein said sheet is polymeric.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
The aneurysm closure device of claim 2 wherein said metallic sheet comprises a superelastic alloy.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The aneurysm closure device of claim 4 wherein said superelastic alloy is an Ni/Ti alloy.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
The aneurysm closure device of claim 2 wherein said metallic sheet comprises a stainless steel alloy.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
56 words
The aneurysm closure device of claim 1 wherein said at least two circumferential struts together are of a length sufficient to overlap some but not all of a circumference of a vascular lumen outside said aneurysm when said aneurysm closure device is positioned to cover said at least most of an opening in a vascular aneurysm.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
26 words
The aneurysm closure device of claim 1 wherein said generally central closure region is sized to cover all of an opening in a selected vascular aneurysm.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
14 words
The aneurysm closure device of claim 1 further comprising one or more vaso-occlusive devices.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
18 words
The aneurysm closure device of claim 1 wherein said sheet comprises a composite of polymers and polymeric fibers.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
18 words
The aneurysm closure device of claim 1 wherein said sheet comprises a composite of polymers and metallic fibers.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2003-10-31 | 2004-05-01 | 2004-10-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2007-10-31 | 2008-05-01 | 2008-10-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2011-10-31 | 2012-05-01 | 2012-10-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |