Assignee: Endovascular Technologies, Inc.

Location: Santa Clara, CA
No. of patents: 39

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8118864	Drug delivery endovascular graft An endovascular graft of the present invention embodies a graft system utilizing the textile fabric of the prosthesis for drug storage and delivery. These drug-eluting devices involve treating the textile fabric with therapeutic agents to provide a method of deliver...	02/21/2012
8092511	Modular stent-graft for endovascular repair of aortic arch aneurysms and dissections A system and method for treating and repairing complex anatomy characterized by a plurality of vessel portions oriented at various angles relative to each other. The system including a graft device that is capable of being assembled in situ and has associated therew...	01/10/2012
7918800	Aneurysm sensing devices and delivery systems A system for gaining access to an interventional site within vasculature through a vessel wall or other structure such as that of a medical device. An apparatus is provided to accomplish a sealed worksite as are sensor delivery systems including sealable sensor devi...	04/05/2011
7488345	Endovascular graft with pressor and attachment methods A endovascular graft having sensing devices attached thereto to facilitate measurement of pertinent parameters within the vasculature into which the graft is implanted. Power sources and transmitters may be attached to the graft to facilitate transmission of measure...	02/10/2009
7481822	Endovascular graft for providing a seal with vasculature A graft provided with a flexible sealing member to substantially prevent blood from leaking between the graft a lumen into which the graft is placed. In one embodiment, the flexible sealing member may be pressed against the vascular wall by an outwardly biased sprin...	01/27/2009
7235083	Methods and devices for aiding in situ assembly of repair devices Methods and devices for facilitating the repair of vasculature. The methods and devices described accomplish engagement of components employed during in situ assembly of repair devices. ...	06/26/2007
7226474	Modular graft component junctions The present invention embodies an endovascular graft having an attachment frame connection mechanism that allows placement of the main body component in vasculature in combination with limb components. Various limb component-to-main body component attachment mechani...	06/05/2007
7195639	Bifurcated multicapsule intraluminal grafting system and method An intraluminal grafting system having a balloon catheter assembly, a capsule catheter assembly and capsule jacket assembly is used for deploying in the vessel of an animal body a bifurcated graft having a plurality of attachment systems. The deployment catheters co...	03/27/2007
7179273	Filter/emboli extractor for use in variable sized blood vessels An extraction device for the removal of clots and foreign bodies from vasculature. The extractor device is connected to an elongate mandrel and is located within a longitudinally extending lumen defined by a catheter. A clot or foreign material extracted from a vess...	02/20/2007
7166125	Intraluminal grafting system An intraluminal grafting system having a delivery catheter comprising a flexible elongate tubular member having proximal and distal extremities and a capsule mounted on the distal extremity of the tubular member and including a graft disposed within the capsule. The...	01/23/2007
7147662	Hook for attaching to a corporeal lumen and method of manufacturing An improved hook provides for the attaching of endoluminal prosthesis within corporeal lumens. The hook is integrally formed with framing structure and is preset into an outward bend, but is resiliently flexible so as to form a substantially straight profile when co...	12/12/2006
7135037	System and method for forming a junction between elements of a modular endovascular prosthesis The present invention provides a system and a method for forming in vivo a junction between a first and a second element of a modular endovascular prosthesis used for repairing defects in vessels and other lumens within the body of a patient. The first element is ad...	11/14/2006
7122051	Universal length sizing and dock for modular bifurcated endovascular graft A bifurcated graft having a trunk portion and two limb portions, each defined by a docking end and a non-docking end, that is assembled in-situ. The trunk and limb portions are supported by a combination of full and partial stent structures that are connected by lon...	10/17/2006
7118594	Bifurcated multicapsule intraluminal grafting system and method An apparatus for repairing a vessel using a multicapsule catheter having first, second and third capsules for releasably retaining each terminal end of a bifurcated graft. The method for repairing the vessel includes the steps of performing a surgical technique to g...	10/10/2006
7112055	Nitinol frame heating and setting mandrel An apparatus for heating and setting elements of a stent. The apparatus is a mandrel having a central core cylinder with an outer surface including a plurality of raised forms and gaps in-between the raised forms. The mandrel also includes a first and second outer c...	09/26/2006
7025778	Endovascular graft with pressure, temperature, flow and voltage sensors An endovascular graft having one or more sensors attached to its internal and external surface, one or more power sources attached to its external surface and one or more transmitters attached to its external surface, the sensors capable of measuring pertinent param...	04/11/2006
7014626	Dual-lumen peel-away sheath introducer A system and method for introducing medical devices within vasculature that incorporates a dual lumen introducer allowing a plurality of guidewires to be introduced without entanglement. The introducer further includes slits formed in the dual lumen introducer and a...	03/21/2006
7004955	Embolic filter An intravascular filter device for use in capturing debris which may occur as a result of an intravascular procedure. The filter device includes a proximal section, a distal section and a mid-section. The mid-section includes three rings configured in a sixteen apic...	02/28/2006
7004956	Embolic basket An intravascular basket device for use in capturing either naturally occurring or foreign debris found in blood vessels or other regions of the body. The basket device is fabricated from a tube and includes a mid-section having at least one ring configured in an alt...	02/28/2006
7004954	Device for removal of thrombus through physiological adhesion A device that is useful for removing obstructions from vessels. Various embodiments and methods of use are contemplated for the effective removal of obstructions. The disclosed devices utilize a thrombogenic material to promote the formation of fibrin bonds, thus en...	02/28/2006
6984244	Delivery system for endoluminal implant The present invention embodies delivery systems and methods for delivering modular endovascular graft devices that allow one portion of the repair device to be deployed while maintaining control of the other portions. The delivery systems are simpler to use, easier ...	01/10/2006
6964679	Bifurcated graft with a superior extension A bifurcated graft is formed from a series of individual components which are intraluminally delivered apart from one another and then assembled to form a fully supported structure. The modular system includes a base member and one or more grafts connected thereto. ...	11/15/2005
6953472	Intrasaccular embolic device An intrasaccular device particularly adapted for treating body lumens. The intrasaccular device includes structure that provides a strong framework as well as improved covering across an opening to an aneurysm sac. The intrasaccular device is intended to retain fore...	10/11/2005
6942690	Single-piece endoprosthesis with high expansion ratios and atraumatic ends A new endoluminal prosthesis for use in sealing a vascular graft to corporeal lumen provides for a flattened bulbous tail at the end of each cell of the prosthesis. The flattened bulbous tails reduce the amount of wear between the prosthesis and the softer material ...	09/13/2005
6913612	Snare An intravascular snare device for use in capturing debris found in blood vessels. The snare device is fabricated from a tube and includes longitudinally and circumferentially extending members. The snare device specifically embodies structure that provides enhanced ...	07/05/2005
6860901	Intraluminal grafting system An intraluminal grafting system having a delivery catheter comprising a flexible elongate tubular member having proximal and distal extremities and a capsule mounted on the distal extremity of the tubular member and including a graft disposed within the capsule. The...	03/01/2005
6827730	Reduced diameter stent/graft deployment catheter A reduced diameter stent/graft deployment catheter and a method of insertion for said catheter. The delivery sheath portion of the catheter, i.e. the distal portion of the catheter containing the stent/graft, has a larger outer diameter than the remaining proximal p...	12/07/2004
6814748	Intraluminal grafting system An intraluminal grafting system having a delivery catheter comprising a flexible elongate tubular member having proximal and distal extremities and a capsule mounted on the distal extremity of the tubular member and including a graft disposed within the capsule. The...	11/09/2004
6814752	Modular grafting system and method A system and method for treating and repairing complex anatomy characterized by a plurality of vessel portions oriented at various angles relative to each other. The system including a graft device that is capable of being assembled in situ and has associated therew...	11/09/2004
6808520	Dual valve, flexible expandable sheath and method A sheath for use in introducing a catheter or other medical instrument into a vessel in the body of a patient. The sheath includes an elongate sheath tube formed of a flexible material which has proximal and distal extremities and a passage extending therethrough A ...	10/26/2004
6808534	Collapsible jacket guard An improved reduced diameter intraluminal grafting system capable of deploying a bifurcated graft into a bifurcated vessel is described. The system having a pliable jacket guard configured to ensure atraumatic delivery and deployment of the bifurcated graft. The bif...	10/26/2004
6802859	Endovascular stent-graft with flexible bifurcation A modular bifurcated stent-graft implant having a trunk portion with graft material supported by a flexible stent lattice, the stent lattice extending from the proximal end of the trunk portion into each leg. The bifurcation of the trunk portion, which is supported ...	10/12/2004
6786919	Self-expanding intravascular device with protector members Protector elements for use in combination with medical devices configured to repair vasculature or other body lumens. In one aspect, the protector elements embody a cuff which provides a medical device with atraumatic surface and a desirable profile. In another aspe...	09/07/2004
6776791	Stent and method and device for packing of same A method for inserting a stent into the delivery sheath of a stent/graft deployment catheter. The stent has V hooks on its proximal end which are positively engageable by projections attached to a stent/graft deployment catheter plunger. The proximal end of the sten...	08/17/2004
6773456	Adjustable customized endovascular graft The present invention embodies an adjustable customized graft for placement within body lumens. The adjustable graft includes longitudinal and lateral pleats that can be individually released to thereby customize the length and lateral profile of the graft. A tubula...	08/10/2004
6767361	Multicapsule intraluminal grafting system and method An intraluminal grafting system having a balloon catheter assembly, a capsule catheter assembly and capsule jacket assembly is used for deploying a graft having attachment means in the vessel of an animal body. The system contains a proximal capsule means and a dist...	07/27/2004
6729356	Endovascular graft for providing a seal with vasculature A graft provided with a flexible sealing member to substantially prevent blood from leaking between the graft a lumen into which the graft is placed. In one embodiment, the flexible sealing member may be pressed against the vascular wall by an outwardly biased sprin...	05/04/2004
6719782	Flat wire stent An improved stent in which the limbs have been fabricated from a medium having a cross sectional profile in which at least one segment is flat and straight, whereby the stent is provided with improved expansion characteristics. ...	04/13/2004
6719778	Methods for treatment of aneurysms Fibrosis, in at least one layer of a vessel wall, can be used to strengthen a vessel wall. Fibrosis can be induced by irradiating a vessel wall with an energy source, or by inducing injury to the vessel wall. In addition to an energy source, photoactivatable agents ...	04/13/2004

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Assignee: Endovascular Technologies, Inc.