Prosthesis (i.e. – artificial body members) – parts thereof – or ai – Arterial prosthesis – With means to attach graft to natural blood vessel
Reexamination Certificate
2005-01-27
2009-08-11
McDermott, Corrine M (Department: 3738)
Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai
Arterial prosthesis
With means to attach graft to natural blood vessel
C623S001150
Reexamination Certificate
active
07572289
ABSTRACT:
A medical prosthesis for implantation within the body of a patient comprises a support structure and an anchoring element that comprises a basal portion and at least one barb extending from the basal portion. The anchoring element may be slidably attached to the strut and the strut may include a first stop and a second stop that define a longitudinal zone of movement for the anchoring element. Other devices and methods are described.
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Agnew Charles W.
Choules Brian D.
Nickless Benjamin
Sisken Richard B.
Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione
Cook Incorporated
McDermott Corrine M
MED Institute, Inc.
Stewart Jason-Dennis
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