Stent and catheter assembly and method for treating bifurcations
CA 2392069 A1 · Owner: Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. · Inventors: Mauch, Kevin M.; Wilson, W. Stan; Bigus, Steve
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An apparatus and method is provided for stenting bifurcated vessels. A proximal angled stent is configured for implanting in a side-branch vessel wherein the proximal angled stent has an angulated portion that corresponds to the angle formed by the intersection of the side-branch vessel and the main vessel so that all portions of the side-branch vessel at the bifurcation are covered by the proximal angled stent. A main-vessel stent is provided for implanting in the main vessel, wherein the main-vessel stent has an aperture or stent cell that aligns with the opening to the side-branch vessel to permit unobstructed blood flow between the main vessel and the side-branch vessel. …
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- Filed November 20, 2000. No grant is recorded for it in Canada; had it been granted, its 20-year term would have ended November 20, 2020.
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