Apparatus and methods for conduits and materials

Details Apparatus and methods for conduits and materials Apparatus and methods for conduits and materials

2005-09-27

2005-09-27

Bui, Vy (Department: 3731)

Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai

Arterial prosthesis

Bifurcated

Reexamination Certificate

active

06949121

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides apparatus and methods for a conduit, such as an implantable conduit for a vessel. The conduit may comprise a main member and a side-branch member. The conduit may be implanted with the side-branch member initially disposed within the main member. When positioned, the side-branch member may then be extended from within the main member and into a vessel side-branch. The materials for the conduit may include circumferentially distensible and/or low recoil materials.

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