ENDOVASCULAR GRAFT FOR REPAIRING ABDOMINAL AORTIC ANEURYSMS
    1.
    发明授权
    ENDOVASCULAR GRAFT FOR REPAIRING ABDOMINAL AORTIC ANEURYSMS 失效
    血管内移植修补动脉瘤腹主动脉

    公开(公告)号:EP0971646B1

    公开(公告)日:2004-09-22

    申请号:EP98918112.8

    申请日:1998-04-09

    IPC分类号: A61F2/06

    摘要: This is regarding a type of device aimed at a simpler, in relation to already existing techniques, endovascular positioning of a stent-graft in the abdominal aorta for the therapy of aneurysms up to the point of its bifurcation (26). This device is comprised of a system of three cylinders: a 'main' (1) centrally placed and two 'limbs' (4, 5) peripherally placed. Each of these cylinders has a central (14, 9, 8) and a peripheral (12, 10, 11) orifice. The cylinders are comprised of a cylindrical metallic skeleton which is self-expanding (2, 7) and made out of stainless steel or nitinol and which is externally covered with a cylinder (3, 8) made out of thin-layered PTFE, Dacron or some other elastic biocompatible material, refolded (18) around the peripheral orifice (12) of the skeleton of the main cylinder. These cylinders can be compressed into small diameter tubules (23, 27, 38) and enter the vascular lumen. After their insertion into the desired position, they expand, regaining their original diameter. The main cylinder (1) is placed inside the aorta becoming more circular when it comes in contact with the healthy part of the aorta (13) central to the aneurysm at the center of the orifice (14). The peripheral orifice of the main cylinder sits upon the expanded aortic bifurcation (26). The two limbs have a central orifice (8, 9) with a diameter equal to or approximately about 2 mm smaller than the diameter of the peripheral orifice (12) of the main cylinder. The branching of the main cylinder is accomplished by the entrance of the main ends of the two limbs inside the peripheral end of the main cylinder. Both limbs are at the same height in such a manner that they compress each other at the center of the cylinder. Each limb exerts equal pressure, whereas equal pressure is also exerted on the internal surface of the main cylinder from their external surface (FIG. 5) and together they both occupy at the height of their orifices the entire perimeter of the main cylinder (43). Alternatively, as limbs (peripheral cylinders), tubes of different diameters and types of skeletons can be used (28, 27).

    ENDOVASCULAR GRAFT FOR REPAIRING ABDOMINAL AORTIC ANEURYSMS
    2.
    发明公开
    ENDOVASCULAR GRAFT FOR REPAIRING ABDOMINAL AORTIC ANEURYSMS 失效
    血管内移植修补动脉瘤腹主动脉

    公开(公告)号:EP0971646A1

    公开(公告)日:2000-01-19

    申请号:EP98918112.8

    申请日:1998-04-09

    IPC分类号: A61F2/06

    摘要: This is regarding a type of device aimed at a simpler, in relation to already existing techniques, endovascular positioning of a stent-graft in the abdominal aorta for the therapy of aneurysms up to the point of its bifurcation (26). This device is comprised of a system of three cylinders: a 'main' (1) centrally placed and two 'limbs' (4, 5) peripherally placed. Each of these cylinders has a central (14, 9, 8) and a peripheral (12, 10, 11) orifice. The cylinders are comprised of a cylindrical metallic skeleton which is self-expanding (2, 7) and made out of stainless steel or nitinol and which is externally covered with a cylinder (3, 8) made out of thin-layered PTFE, Dacron or some other elastic biocompatible material, refolded (18) around the peripheral orifice (12) of the skeleton of the main cylinder. These cylinders can be compressed into small diameter tubules (23, 27, 38) and enter the vascular lumen. After their insertion into the desired position, they expand, regaining their original diameter. The main cylinder (1) is placed inside the aorta becoming more circular when it comes in contact with the healthy part of the aorta (13) central to the aneurysm at the center of the orifice (14). The peripheral orifice of the main cylinder sits upon the expanded aortic bifurcation (26). The two limbs have a central orifice (8, 9) with a diameter equal to or approximately about 2 mm smaller than the diameter of the peripheral orifice (12) of the main cylinder. The branching of the main cylinder is accomplished by the entrance of the main ends of the two limbs inside the peripheral end of the main cylinder. Both limbs are at the same height in such a manner that they compress each other at the center of the cylinder. Each limb exerts equal pressure, whereas equal pressure is also exerted on the internal surface of the main cylinder from their external surface (FIG. 5) and together they both occupy at the height of their orifices the entire perimeter of the main cylinder (43). Alternatively, as limbs (peripheral cylinders), tubes of different diameters and types of skeletons can be used (28, 27).

    FLEXIBLE BARB FOR ANCHORING A PROSTHESIS
    4.
    发明授权
    FLEXIBLE BARB FOR ANCHORING A PROSTHESIS 有权
    灵活的倒钩锚固移植

    公开(公告)号:EP1503702B1

    公开(公告)日:2010-11-03

    申请号:EP03753000.3

    申请日:2003-05-08

    申请人: Cook Incorporated

    IPC分类号: A61F2/06

    CPC分类号: A61F2/82 A61F2002/8483

    摘要: A barbed medical prosthesis (10) is disclosed in which the barb (11) includes a basal portion (13) comprising a point of union (19) with the substrate of origin (15) (such as a strut), an anchoring portion (12) adapted to embed into tissue, and a stress-dispersing portion (14) located between the basal and anchoring portions. In one embodiment the stress-dispersing portion comprises a helical coil (38) having a free winding (20) that is unattached to the strut from which the barb extends. In another embodiment, the stress-dispersing portion comprises a series of bends or curves (24) formed in the barb proximate to the point of union with the strut. The barb can be mechanically attached and/or soldered to the prosthesis, or integrally formed therefrom. A second barb portion (37) and stress-dispersing portion, may also extend from the basal portion.

    FLEXIBLE BARB FOR ANCHORING A PROSTHESIS
    5.
    发明公开
    FLEXIBLE BARB FOR ANCHORING A PROSTHESIS 有权
    灵活的倒钩锚固移植

    公开(公告)号:EP1503702A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-02-09

    申请号:EP03753000.3

    申请日:2003-05-08

    申请人: Cook Incorporated

    IPC分类号: A61F2/06

    CPC分类号: A61F2/82 A61F2002/8483

    摘要: A barbed medical prosthesis (10) is disclosed in which the barb (11) includes a basal portion (13) comprising a point of union (19) with the substrate of origin (15) (such as a strut), an anchoring portion (12) adapted to embed into tissue, and a stress-dispersing portion (14) located between the basal and anchoring portions. In one embodiment the stress-dispersing portion comprises a helical coil (38) having a free winding (20) that is unattached to the strut from which the barb extends. In another embodiment, the stress-dispersing portion comprises a series of bends or curves (24) formed in the barb proximate to the point of union with the strut. The barb can be mechanically attached and/or soldered to the prosthesis, or integrally formed therefrom. A second barb portion (37) and stress-dispersing portion, may also extend from the basal portion.

    APPARATUS FOR IN SITU EMBOLIC PROTECTION
    7.
    发明授权
    APPARATUS FOR IN SITU EMBOLIC PROTECTION 有权
    DEVICE原位栓塞保护

    公开(公告)号:EP2063822B1

    公开(公告)日:2011-01-26

    申请号:EP07838504.4

    申请日:2007-09-19

    申请人: Cook Incorporated

    IPC分类号: A61F2/82 A61F2/06 A61F2/84

    摘要: The present invention provides apparatus and methods for treating a vascular condition by restoring patency to a vessel while reducing the likelihood that emboli become dislodged into the bloodstream. In a first embodiment, the apparatus comprises a graft having proximal and distal regions, a first support member attached to the distal region of the graft, and a second support member attached to the proximal region of the graft. The first and second support members may comprise first and second stents, respectively. The first stent is deployed distal to a vascular condition, and the second stent is deployed proximal to a vascular condition, such that the graft spans the length of the vascular condition to entrap emboli during treatment of the vascular condition. In an alternative embodiment, the first stent is adapted to be deployed within a vessel at a location distal to the vascular condition, and the graft is adapted to be everted to form a pocket adapted to entrap emboli dislodged during treatment of the vascular condition. The second stent then may be subsequently deployed proximal to the vascular condition, such that emboli trapped within the graft pocket are effectively sealed off from the bloodstream.

    ENDOLUMINAL STENT-GRAFT WITH SUTURED ATTACHMENT
    9.
    发明授权
    ENDOLUMINAL STENT-GRAFT WITH SUTURED ATTACHMENT 有权
    腔内支架移植物缝有FIXING

    公开(公告)号:EP1706069B1

    公开(公告)日:2009-07-01

    申请号:EP05711720.2

    申请日:2005-01-18

    申请人: Cook Incorporated

    IPC分类号: A61F2/06

    摘要: An endoluminal prosthetic device for placement in a body lumen is formed by stitching stents to a graft. A first or anchoring stent (12) is used for securing a graft made of biocompatible material that forms at least one lumen. There is also a second stent (14). The first and second stents each include a plurality of struts (15, 25) and apices (16, 26) between the struts. At least two of the apices in each of the first and second stents are secured to the graft by stitches (21, 23). A running suture (24) links at least one stitch of the first stent and one stitch of the second stent. The running suture linking the first stent and the second stent adds strength to the stitches and better secures the first stent to the device. The endoluminal prosthetic device may be used in an aortic vessel to treat stenoses or aneurysms.

    APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR IN SITU EMBOLIC PROTECTION
    10.
    发明公开
    APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR IN SITU EMBOLIC PROTECTION 有权
    DEVICE原位栓塞保护

    公开(公告)号:EP2063822A2

    公开(公告)日:2009-06-03

    申请号:EP07838504.4

    申请日:2007-09-19

    申请人: Cook Incorporated

    IPC分类号: A61F2/82 A61F2/06 A61F2/84

    摘要: The present invention provides apparatus and methods for treating a vascular condition by restoring patency to a vessel while reducing the likelihood that emboli become dislodged into the bloodstream. In a first embodiment, the apparatus comprises a graft having proximal and distal regions, a first support member attached to the distal region of the graft, and a second support member attached to the proximal region of the graft. The first and second support members may comprise first and second stents, respectively. The first stent is deployed distal to a vascular condition, and the second stent is deployed proximal to a vascular condition, such that the graft spans the length of the vascular condition to entrap emboli during treatment of the vascular condition. In an alternative embodiment, the first stent is adapted to be deployed within a vessel at a location distal to the vascular condition, and the graft is adapted to be everted to form a pocket adapted to entrap emboli dislodged during treatment of the vascular condition. The second stent then may be subsequently deployed proximal to the vascular condition, such that emboli trapped within the graft pocket are effectively sealed off from the bloodstream.