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Method and apparatus for supporting a graft assembly
Assignee: EVA Corp
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Filing: 1999-09-15
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Granted: 2002-06-25
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Expires: 2019-09-15
Abstract
Abstract A graft repair system for use in the repair of an aneurysm within a vessel is disclosed. The graft repair system includes a graft assembly and a support assembly for supporting the graft assembly within the vessel. The graft assembly may include a tubular portion having proximal and distal ends. The graft assembly may be bifurcated. The graft assembly may further comprise a distal graft assembly. The support assembly includes at least one attachment assembly for attaching the graft assembly to a vessel wall. The support assembly further includes a connecting assembly for connecting the attachment assembly to the proximal end of the graft assembly, such that the attachment assembly extends cephalad from the proximal end of the graft assembly. The support device further includes a securing assembly for securing the connecting assembly to the proximal end of the graft assembly.
Inventors
- 👤 Hugh H. Trout, III
- 👤 Howard M. Tanner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 12:53
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/02; A61F2/04; A61F2/06; A61F2/07; A61F2/82; A61F2/86; A61F2/89; A61F2002/061; A61F2002/065; A61F2002/075; A61F2/848; A61F2002/8486; A61F2230/00; A61F2230/0002; A61F2230/0028; A61F2230/0054
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 20
Claim 1
Independent Claim
153 words
A support device for supporting a graft assembly within a vessel, wherein the graft assembly includes a tubular portion having a proximal end, said support device comprising: attachment means for attaching the graft assembly to a vessel wall of the vessel, wherein said attachment means comprises at least one attachment assembly; fastening means for fastening said attachment means to the vessel wall, wherein a portion of said fastening means penetrates said attachment means and the vessel wall and secures said attachment means to the vessel wall; connecting means for connecting said attachment means to the proximal end of the graft assembly, whereby said attachment means is spaced from the proximal end of the graft assembly, wherein said connecting means includes a support system that extends from said attachment means to the proximal end of the graft assembly; and securing means for securing said connecting means to the proximal end of the graft assembly.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
153 words
A support device for supporting a graft assembly within a vessel, wherein the graft assembly includes a tubular portion having a proximal end, said support device comprising: attachment means for attaching the graft assembly to a vessel wall of the vessel, wherein said attachment means comprises at least one attachment assembly; fastening means for fastening said attachment means to the vessel wall, wherein a portion of said fastening means penetrates said attachment means and the vessel wall and secures said attachment means to the vessel wall; connecting means for connecting said attachment means to the proximal end of the graft assembly, whereby said attachment means is spaced from the proximal end of the graft assembly, wherein said connecting means includes a support system that extends from said attachment means to the proximal end of the graft assembly; and securing means for securing said connecting means to the proximal end of the graft assembly.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The support assembly according to claim 1 , wherein said at least one attachment assembly includes at least one attachment pad.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The support assembly according to claim 1 , wherein said at least one attachment assembly includes an attachment collar.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The support assembly according to claim 1 , wherein said at least one attachment assembly is formed from a biocompatible material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
The support assembly according to claim 1 , wherein said support assembly includes at least one support leg that extends from said attachment means to the proximal end of the graft assembly.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
The support assembly according to claim 5 , wherein said at least one support leg extends to said at least one attachment assembly.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
34 words
The support assembly according to claim 6 , wherein said attachment means includes a plurality of attachment assemblies, wherein said at least one support leg extends to each of said plurality of attachment assemblies.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
The support assembly according to claim 7 , wherein each of said at least one support leg is interconnected.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
196 words
A graft repair system for use in the repair of aneurysm within a vessel, said graft repair system comprising: a graft assembly having a tubular portion, proximal and distal ends, wherein said tubular portion extends between said proximal and distal ends; and a support device for supporting said graft assembly within the vessel, said support device including attachment means for attaching said graft assembly to a vessel wall of the vessel, wherein said attachment means comprises at least one attachment assembly; fastening means, wherein a portion of said fastening means penetrates said attachment means and the vessel wall and secures said attachment means to the vessel wall; connecting means for connecting said attachment means to said proximal end of said graft assembly, whereby said attachment means is spaced from said proximal end of said graft assembly, wherein said connecting means includes a support assembly that extends from said attachment means to said proximal end of said graft assembly, wherein said connecting means includes a support system that extends from said attachment means to said proximal end of said graft assembly; and securing means for securing said connecting means to said proximal end of said graft assembly.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
196 words
A graft repair system for use in the repair of aneurysm within a vessel, said graft repair system comprising: a graft assembly having a tubular portion, proximal and distal ends, wherein said tubular portion extends between said proximal and distal ends; and a support device for supporting said graft assembly within the vessel, said support device including attachment means for attaching said graft assembly to a vessel wall of the vessel, wherein said attachment means comprises at least one attachment assembly; fastening means, wherein a portion of said fastening means penetrates said attachment means and the vessel wall and secures said attachment means to the vessel wall; connecting means for connecting said attachment means to said proximal end of said graft assembly, whereby said attachment means is spaced from said proximal end of said graft assembly, wherein said connecting means includes a support assembly that extends from said attachment means to said proximal end of said graft assembly, wherein said connecting means includes a support system that extends from said attachment means to said proximal end of said graft assembly; and securing means for securing said connecting means to said proximal end of said graft assembly.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
18 words
The graft repair system according to claim 9 , wherein said graft assembly is a bifurcated graft assembly.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
33 words
The graft repair system according to claim 9 , wherein said graft assembly further comprises a flexible distal attachment graft assembly for securing said distal end of said graft assembly to the vessel.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
22 words
The graft repair system according to claim 9 , wherein said at least one attachment assembly includes at least one attachment pad.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
20 words
The graft repair system according to claim 9 , wherein said at least one attachment assembly includes an attachment collar.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
22 words
The graft repair system according to claim 9 , wherein said at least one attachment assembly is formed from a biocompatible material.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
33 words
The graft repair system according to claim 9 , wherein said support assembly includes at least one support leg that extends from said attachment means to said proximal end of said graft assembly.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
24 words
The graft repair system according to claim 15 , wherein said at least one support leg extends to said at least one attachment assembly.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
35 words
The graft repair system according to claim 16 , wherein said attachment means includes a plurality of attachment assemblies, wherein said at least one support leg extends to each of said plurality of attachment assemblies.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
20 words
The graft repair system according to claim 17 , wherein each of said at least one support leg is interconnected.
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