Surgery – Instruments – Internal pressure applicator
Patent
1995-10-30
1997-01-07
Buiz, Michael Powell
Surgery
Instruments
Internal pressure applicator
606198, 606191, 623 1, 623 12, A61M 2900
Patent
active
055911951
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for engrafting a blood vessel is disclosed. The apparatus includes a hollow tubular graft of a preselected cross section having a proximal and distal end containing compressable and expandable nitinol springs, and connecting bars to facilitate physical communication between both springs. Furthermore, the apparatus contains a transport and deployment member for delivering said hollow tublar graft to an engrafting site within a blood vessel. The transport and deployment apparatus is comprised of an insertion catheter having a graft balloon and a tip balloon, as well as multiple inner tracks for injection of fluid into said balloons and the blood vessel interior. The method includes transport and deployment of said graft, as well as non surgical movement and removal of said graft in the event of misplacement.
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Leonhardt Howard J.
Taheri Syde
Buiz Michael Powell
Truong Kevin
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