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Prosthesis for banding of an artery capable of dilatation by a balloon dilator

CA 1288550 C · Owner: Vince, Dennis J. · Inventors: Vince, Dennis J.

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This invention relates to a prosthesis for banding an artery comprising a fatigued stainless steel helix encased in a stretchable tubing. It will constrict an artery over a prolonged period and subsequently be capable of dilatation by an intraluminal ballon dilator. This design permits gradual dilatation of the prosthesis using upwardly sized balloon dilators.

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  • Granted September 10, 1991. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended September 10, 2008.
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FiledFebruary 24, 1987
GrantedSeptember 10, 1991
Term endedSeptember 10, 2008
Patent numberCA 1288550 C
Classification (IPC)A61F2/02 +1 more

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1988199119941997200020032006Application filedFeb 24, 1987Patent grantedSep 10, 1991Term endedSep 10, 2008

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