Prosthesis (i.e. – artificial body members) – parts thereof – or ai – Arterial prosthesis – Stent combined with surgical delivery system
Reexamination Certificate
1999-09-15
2001-04-10
Milano, Michael J. (Department: 3738)
Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai
Arterial prosthesis
Stent combined with surgical delivery system
Reexamination Certificate
active
06214038
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to an endovascular graft having bifurcation and an apparatus and a method for deploying the same.
In Kornberg U.S. Pat. No. 4,617,932 there is disclosed a bifurcated graft which has two legs with one leg being longer than the other leg. There is also disclosed a device and a method for inserting the graft into an artery. However, there is a need for an improved endovascular bifurcated graft and an apparatus and a method for deploying the same.
SUMMARY OF INVENTION
In general, it is an object of the present invention to provide an endovascular graft having bifurcation and an apparatus and a method for deploying the same which makes it possible to secure the graft firmly in place traversing the aortic bifurcation with an apparatus and method which facilitates rapid deployment and placement of the same.
Another object of the invention is to provide a graft of the above character which has a body portion that can be firmly fixed in place in this aorta and has legs which can be firmly fixed in place in the iliac arteries.
Another object of the invention is to provide an apparatus which is relatively simple in construction and which greatly facilitates placement of the graft.
Another object of the invention is to provide a method of the above character which is relatively simple and error free.
Additional objects and features of the invention will appear from the following description in which the preferred embodiments are set forth in detail in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
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Piplani Alec A.
Quiachon Dinah B.
Sterman Wesley D.
Endovascular Technologies, Inc.
Fulwilder Patton Lee & Utecht, LLP
Milano Michael J.
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