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US5755777A
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Expandable transluminal graft prosthesis for repair of aneurysm
Assignee: Cook Inc
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Filing: 1996-10-08
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Granted: 1998-05-26
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Expires: 2016-10-08
Abstract
Abstract A transluminal grafting system for grafting a prosthesis to the wall of a lumen includes a tubular graft provided with spring assemblies and anchoring barbs. The prosthesis is mounted on an apertured tubular carrier and a central control means is inserted into the bore of the apertured carrier. Mooring loops are attached to the prosthesis, pass through the apertures of the tubular carrier, and engage the central control means. An introducer sheath covers the system for smooth insertion into a lumen. When the graft has been positioned, the central control means maintains the axial position of the prosthesis. When the introducer sheath is pulled, the prosthesis is exposed and the spring assemblies return to an expanded state and anchor the graft against the internal wall of the lumen.
Inventors
- 👤 Timothy A. Chuter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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2026-10-23 19:09
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/02; A61F2/04; A61F2/06; A61F2/07; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/04; A61B17/0469; A61B17/11; A61B17/115; A61F2/95; A61F2/954; A61F2/958; A61F2/962; A61F2/966; A61F2/97; A61F2/82; A61F2/848; A61F2/86; A61F2/89; A61F2002/065; A61F2002/067; A61F2002/075; A61F2002/8486; A61F2002/9505; A61F2002/9511; A61F2220/00; A61F2220/0008; A61F2220/0016; A61F2220/0025; A61F2220/0075
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 22
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
A self-expanding prosthesis delivery system comprising: a tubular introducer sheath having a sheath bore of a substantially constant diameter extending longitudinally therethrough; and a central carrier coaxially positionable within said sheath bore of said sheath, said central carrier including a vascular dilator head region having a fixed shape and a portion mating with and approximating said substantially constant diameter of said sheath bore, a shaft region approximating said substantially constant diameter of said sheath bore, and a stem region positioned between said head and shaft regions and being smaller than said substantially constant diameter of said sheath bore for positioning coaxially a self-expanding prosthesis therearound and in said sheath bore.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
110 words
A self-expanding prosthesis delivery system comprising: a tubular introducer sheath having a sheath bore of a substantially constant diameter extending longitudinally therethrough; and a central carrier coaxially positionable within said sheath bore of said sheath, said central carrier including a vascular dilator head region having a fixed shape and a portion mating with and approximating said substantially constant diameter of said sheath bore, a shaft region approximating said substantially constant diameter of said sheath bore, and a stem region positioned between said head and shaft regions and being smaller than said substantially constant diameter of said sheath bore for positioning coaxially a self-expanding prosthesis therearound and in said sheath bore.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
The delivery system of claim 1 wherein said central carrier includes an outer catheter including said vascular dilator head, stem, and shaft regions and an internal lumen extending longitudinally therein and an inner catheter positionable in said internal lumen of said outer catheter.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
60 words
The delivery system of claim 2 wherein said outer catheter includes at least one hole extending transversely through said stem region and communicating with said internal lumen and wherein said system further comprises at least one suture loop positionable in said at least one hole and about said internal catheter for releasably attaching the self-expanding prosthesis to said stem region.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The delivery system of claim 3 further comprising a limb control mechanism releasably attached to a limb of the self-expanding prosthesis.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The delivery system of claim 4 wherein said limb control mechanism includes a detachable tubular extension.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
33 words
The delivery system of claim 4 wherein said limb control mechanism includes a control suture releasably attached to said limb and a control catheter having a lumen with said control suture positioned therethrough.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
The delivery system of claim 6 wherein said control catheter includes first and second side ports about a cranial end thereof with said control suture positioned therethrough.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
28 words
The delivery system of claim 4 further comprising a limb straightening device insertable over said limb control mechanism for engaging and straightening said limb of the self-expanding prosthesis.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
52 words
The delivery system of claim 3 further comprising a caudal stent insertion device insertable in a limb bore of said self-expanding prosthesis, said insertion device including an outer sheath, a stent pusher positionable within said outer sheath and having a stem for positioning a caudal stent therearound when in said outer sheath.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
30 words
The delivery system of claim 2 further comprising a twist prevention double lumen catheter for positioning a cross femoral guide and an angiographic guide used in positioning said central carrier.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
94 words
A self-expanding prosthesis delivery system comprising: an introducer sheath having a uniform sheath bore extending longitudinally therethrough; and a central carrier coaxially positionable within said uniform sheath bore of said sheath, said central carrier including a vascular dilator head region having a fixed shape and a portion mating with and approximating said uniform sheath bore, a shaft region approximating said uniform sheath bore, and a stem region positioned between said head and shaft regions and being smaller than said uniform sheath bore for positioning coaxially a self-expanding prosthesis therearound and in said sheath bore.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
94 words
A self-expanding prosthesis delivery system comprising: an introducer sheath having a uniform sheath bore extending longitudinally therethrough; and a central carrier coaxially positionable within said uniform sheath bore of said sheath, said central carrier including a vascular dilator head region having a fixed shape and a portion mating with and approximating said uniform sheath bore, a shaft region approximating said uniform sheath bore, and a stem region positioned between said head and shaft regions and being smaller than said uniform sheath bore for positioning coaxially a self-expanding prosthesis therearound and in said sheath bore.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
43 words
The delivery system of claim 11 wherein said central carrier includes an outer catheter including said vascular dilator head, stem, and shaft regions and an internal lumen extending longitudinally therein and an inner catheter positionable in said internal lumen of said outer catheter.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
62 words
The delivery system of claim 12 wherein said outer catheter includes at least one hole extending transversely through said stem region and communicating with said internal lumen and wherein said system further comprises at least one suture loop positionable in said at least one hole and about said internal catheter for releasably positioning the self-expanding prosthesis with respect to said stem region.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
52 words
The delivery system of claim 13 further comprising a caudal stent insertion device insertable in a limb bore of the self-expanding prosthesis, said insertion device including an outer sheath, a stent pusher positionable within said outer sheath and having a stem for positioning a caudal stent therearound when in said outer sheath.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
21 words
The delivery system of claim 13 further comprising a limb control mechanism releasably attached to a limb of the self-expanding prosthesis.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
16 words
The delivery system of claim 15 wherein said limb control mechanism includes a detachable tubular extension.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
33 words
The delivery system of claim 15 wherein said limb control mechanism includes a control suture releasably attached to the limb and a control catheter having a lumen with said control suture positioned therethrough.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
27 words
The delivery system of claim 17 wherein said control catheter includes first and second side ports about a cranial end thereof with said control suture positioned therethrough.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
28 words
The delivery system of claim 15 further comprising a limb straightening device insertable over said limb control mechanism for engaging and straightening the limb of the self-expanding prosthesis.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
30 words
The delivery system of claim 12 further comprising a twist prevention double lumen catheter for positioning a cross femoral guide and an angiographic guide used in positioning said central carrier.
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