Endovascular fastener applicator

Abstract

Abstract An endo-vascular fastener applicator (50) is provided for endo-luminal fastening a prosthetic (100) to a vessel with a fastener (80). The applicator (50) includes a tubular body (64) that is configured for positioning within a vessel, an expandable portion (66) disposed adjacent distal end of the tubular body, and deployed to support a prosthetic (100) in contact with an inner surface of a vessel. A drive assembly (60) is included for advancing a fastener (80) into the prosthetic (100). The endo-vascular fastener applicator (50) may include a control assembly (140). A delivery tube (72) may be included that is disposed for movement within the tubular body, and which defines a channel for movement of the drive assembly there within. The delivery tube (72) may include an applicator head (73). The applicator head (73) may include an injection mount (80) that is disposed for movement relative to a prosthetic (100). An endo-vascular fastener applicator system (50) is disclosed for repairing a damaged portion of a vessel. A method for endo-luminal repairing a damaged portion of a vessel is disclosed.

Inventors

• 👤 Juan Carlos Parodi
• 👤 Keith Ratcliff
• 👤 Frank M. Rende
• 👤 Charles R. Sherts

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