Abstract:
The present invention provides docking heads to be mounted on a graft so as to establish a vascular device that is coupled to a blood vessel with aneurysm, and dedicated delivery devices as well as methods of coupling. The vascular device comprises a graft having docking head at the proximal portion and another docking head at its distal portion, or two docking heads if the graft is bifurcated. The docking heads comprises a hollow truncated cone having a passage adapted to correspond the outer diameter of the graft and is provided with a plurality of outwardly pointing and inclined barbs. The vascular device is coupled to the blood vessel on both sides of the aneurysm while the docking heads act as guiding, anchoring and sealing means in a suture-less and rapid manner. The vascular device is modular and can be prepared according to the condition of the aneurysm and the dimensions of the blood vessels during operation.
Abstract:
The present invention provides device and method for preparation of a graft and a fastener for coupling to a vessel, the device comprising a tubular body with a gripping head at a distal end to grip a graft and a fastener, wherein the graft is threaded through the fastener and wherein an edge of the graft emerges out of the fastener. The gripping head comprises at least three segments arranged around the axis of the head, wherein the segments can be brought closer or pushed away from each other to modify the external diameter of the gripping head and to provide for firm gripping of the fastener and the graft. The device further comprises a pliant tongue which may rotate around the tubular body of the device, wherein radial position of the pliant tongue may be controlled and wherein the pliant tongue may slide axially towards the gripping head or away from the gripping head.
Abstract:
The disclosure relates to a vascular device (VOD). More specifically, the disclosure relates to vascular occluding devices having distensible sheath capable of obtaining a prolate spheroid shape having a variable polar axis, with an integral performing tip, capable of effectively temporarily and reversibly occluding fluid flow in body vessels of varying diameters and shapes.