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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8172895 | Design and assembly of fenestrated stent grafts A method of sizing of a stent graft (20) including placement of fenestrations (30, 32) to ensure access to side branch vessels (13, 15) through the fenestrations when the stent graft is introduced into a body vessel and an assembly method for a ... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8128680 | Apparatus and method for deploying an implantable device within the body The present invention provides systems and methods for deploying implantable devices within the body. The delivery and deployment systems include at least one catheter or an assembly of catheters for selectively positioning the lumens of the implant to within target... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8123795 | System for attaching an abdominal aortic stent or the like A surgical tool useful for connecting an abdominal aortic stent or the like to tissue may include a head holding at least one fastener, a shaft, and a joint connecting the head to the shaft, the joint allowing the head to rotate in at least one direction relative to... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8118859 | Occlusion device combination of stent and mesh having offset parallelogram porosity An occlusion device for implantation within a body vessel is provided with a screen member and an associated support member. The occlusion device is radially expandable from a compressed condition, suitable for inserting the device in an introducer, to a deployed or... | 02/21/2012 |
| 8043362 | Apparatus and methods for use of expandable members in surgical applications An apparatus includes an expandable member and an elongate assembly. The expandable member is configured to displace a first portion of a bone structure relative to a second portion of the bone structure when moved from a collapsed configuration to an expanded confi... | 10/25/2011 |
| 8034100 | Graft deployment system A graft deployment system, comprises an elongate, flexible catheter body, having a proximal end and a distal end and comprising an outer sheath and an inner core that is axially moveable with respect to the outer sheath. A main vessel graft restraint comprising a fi... | 10/11/2011 |
| 8021416 | Methods for delivering a prosthesis to a site in a body An endoprosthesis cover may be attached to the distal end of a delivery device. The cover may be generally cylindrical in shape and may have a lumen through it. An endoprosthesis may then be covered as it is delivered to a treatment site. ... | 09/20/2011 |
| 8002819 | Method and apparatus for radical prostatectomy anastomosis including an anchor for engaging a body vessel and deployable sutures A device for joining a first body vessel to a second body vessel including a cartridge having a distal end and defining a longitudinal axis, a radially expandable anchor disposed at the distal end of the cartridge for engaging the first body vessel, the expandable a... | 08/23/2011 |
| 7942924 | Staged endovascular graft delivery system The present invention embodies delivery systems and methods of packing an initial endovascular graft components for delivery that achieve a smaller delivery profile and reduce redundancy. Delivery systems and methods for packing the initial endovascular graft compon... | 05/17/2011 |
| 7922757 | Vascular conduit A vascular system including a catheter having a first end portion, a second end portion and a plurality of lumens wherein the first end portion is dimensioned for insertion into a vascular graft and the second end portion is dimensioned for insertion into a vein of ... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7854758 | Exclusion of ascending/descending aorta and/or aortic arch aneurysm A system and method for exclusion of an aneurysm of an aortic arch region using a graft delivery system capable of maneuvering around an aortic arch, an aortic arch graft, and an occluder system for isolating an aneurysm while occluding one or more corresponding art... | 12/21/2010 |
| 7815674 | Self-expanding stent system An elongated generally cylindrical stent, fabricated of a resilient material, has a pair of side ends with a top end and a bottom end. The bottom end has a central spine along the entire extent of the stent. The central spine has a plurality of interleafing ribs. Ea... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7776081 | Devices and methods for anastomosis The invention relates to medical devices, in particular condoms/drains, that find use in anastomosis. Thus the present invention relates to these medical devices per se, to a medical kit comprising these medical devices, to the use of these medical devices, to a met... | 08/17/2010 |
| 7717951 | Delivery system that facilitates visual inspection of an intraluminal medical device Delivery systems, methods of making delivery systems, and methods of treatment are provided. A delivery system according to the invention facilitates a visual inspection of an intraluminal medical device included in the delivery system. ... | 05/18/2010 |
| 7635385 | Anastomosis instrument and method for performing same A surgical instrument for anastomosis of first and second blood vessels includes a housing having distal and proximal ends, a handle and a disposable loading unit removably mounted to the distal end of the housing. The loading unit includes upper and lower fastener ... | 12/22/2009 |
| 7527645 | Delivery system for endoluminal implant 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. One system includes an elongate inner member including an anchor stop ring, the... | 05/05/2009 |
| 7488344 | Device and method for treating thoracic aorta A prosthesis, introducer device and a method for repair of an aortic aneurysm which is positioned at least partially in the ascending aorta (62). The prosthesis (3) has a proximal end (15) and a distal end (5) and is formed from a biocomp... | 02/10/2009 |
| 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 |
| 7481836 | Prosthesis with coupling zone and methods A tubular prosthesis comprises a tubular member having raised portions, which can be formed from and be part of the tubular member. The raised portions form a chamber or discrete space in a body passageway or lumen between the prosthesis and a portion of the passage... | 01/27/2009 |
| 7462191 | Device and method for assisting in the implantation of a prosthetic valve A system for percutaneously introducing a prosthetic valve into a patient's vasculature comprises a balloon dilatation catheter, a prosthetic valve mounted coaxial to the dilatation balloon, and a pusher member comprising a longitudinally extending tubular member en... | 12/09/2008 |
| 7419501 | Integrated mechanical handle with quick slide mechanism A method of deploying a prosthesis includes engaging a hub assembly of a handle to a threaded outer surface of a slide shaft of the handle; rotating the hub assembly to cause axial translation of the hub assembly and a sheath coupled to the hub assembly to initiate ... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7399311 | Medical devices A medical device system includes a catheter, an expandable prosthesis over the catheter, and a holding material between the catheter and the prosthesis. The holding material initially holds the prosthesis over the catheter. ... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7371228 | Delivery of therapeutics to treat aneurysms A method and device for the treatment of an aneurysm are provided. Different therapeutic agents are delivered to the aneurysmal site by a reservoir and delivery means in a localized, and, in some embodiments, time-released regimen, to treat, limit and reduce the sev... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7363927 | Removable blood vessel occlusion device A blood vessel occluding device including a plug and an insertion device to temporarily occlude a blood vessel. In one embodiment, the plug has an axially symmetric shape and is made of a biocompatible material such as Silicone. The plug is inserted axially into the... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7351258 | Apparatus and method for fixation of vascular grafts An apparatus for facilitating securement of a vascular graft within a blood vessel, includes a shaft dimensioned for passage within a blood vessel and having an expansion member movable between a contracted condition and an expanded condition and a fastener array co... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7338510 | Variable thickness embolic filtering devices and method of manufacturing the same A strut assembly to be used in conjunction with an embolic filtering device has varying strut thicknesses, with the thickness selected based at least in part on the flexing characteristics of the particular portion of the strut assembly. The strut assembly is formed... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7338517 | Tissue scaffold having aligned fibrils and artificial tissue comprising the same A tubular tissue scaffold is described which comprises a tube having a wall, wherein the wall includes biopolymer fibrils that are aligned in a helical pattern around the longitudinal axis of the tube where the pitch of the helical pattern changes with the radial po... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7335224 | Stent graft retention system A retention system for retaining a stent graft (13) onto a deployment device (1) in which the stent graft has an exposed stent (11) at at least one end. The deployment device has a capsule (7) to receive the exposed stent during deploymen... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7329275 | Low profile delivery system for stent and graft deployment A delivery system for endoluminal deployment of a stent inside of a biocompatible graft cover minimizes obstruction of endoluminal fluid flow during deployment. The delivery system includes a stent sheath, a compressed stent underlying the stent sheath, and a graft ... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7326244 | Intravascular folded tubular endoprosthesis A bifurcated or straight intravascular folded tubular member is deliverable percutaneously or by small cutdown to the site of a vascular lesion. Its inserted state has a smaller nondeployed diameter and a shorter nondeployed length. The intravascular tubular member ... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7323189 | Liquid and low melting coatings for stents A method for forming liquid coatings for medical devices such as stents and angioplasty balloons is provided. The liquid coatings can be made from biodegradable materials in liquid, low melting solid, or wax forms, which preferably degrade in the body without produc... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7320703 | Method for inserting a prosthesis A graft system for intraluminal delivery in a vessel in need of repair comprising a graft, anchoring means, and a strippable sheath around at least part of the graft. A preferred anchoring means is a balloon-expandable stent. Also included in the invention is a meth... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7320697 | One piece loop and coil Apparatus and methods are provided for use in filtering emboli from a vessel, wherein a vascular filter is disposed on a guide wire, the vascular filter having a support hoop disposed from a suspension strut so as to permit lateral eccentric displacement of the supp... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7319905 | Passive fixation mechanism for epicardial sensing and stimulation lead placed through pericardial access An implantable lead having an elongated lead body that includes an electrical conductor extending between a distal end of the lead body and a proximal end of the lead body is disclosed. The lead further includes an electrode formed at the distal end of the lead body... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7314484 | Methods and devices for treating aneurysms Methods and devices provide delivery of one or more therapeutic agents to a treatment site at or near an aneurysm, such as an abdominal aortic aneurysm (“AAA”). Methods typically include placing a device at or near the AAA and releasing one or more therapeutic a... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7309345 | Method and system for delivering an implant utilizing a lumen reducing member A method and system for inserting an implant, such as vaso-occlusive device, an embolic containment device, or a stent into a vascular space to a vascular site in a body utilizing a lumen-reducing catheter. The method and system can be used to treat aneurysm, tumors... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7309341 | Single lumen anastomosis applier for self-deploying fastener A surgical tool or applier facilitates laparoscopic or endoscopic implantation through a single bodily tissue lumen of an anastomotic ring device for forming a hollow rivet type of attachment between tissue lumens. In addition to forming a puncture between apposite ... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7294146 | Apparatus and methods for delivery of variable length stents Blood vessels and other body lumens are stented using multiple, discreet stent structures, or continuous coiled or mesh stent structures. Stent structures may be balloon expandable or self-expanding and are delivered by a delivery catheter which is repositioned to s... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7294144 | Preserved implantable vessel derived from a human umbilical cord or placenta A preserved vessel isolated from a human umbilical cord or placenta and lyophilized for use as an allograft which improves blood supply to human tissue without antigenicity. ... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7278430 | Blood vessel occlusion device A blood vessel occluding device including a plug and an insertion means to permanently occlude a blood vessel. In one embodiment, the plug has a tapered shape and is made of a biocompatible material such as Silicone. The plug is inserted axially into the blood vesse... | 10/09/2007 |
