Prosthesis system and method

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1986-01-06

1987-05-19

Makay, Albert J.

Surgery

Truss

Pad

128344, 1283481, 623 1, 623 12, A61M 2902

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046659188

ABSTRACT:
A system and method is disclosed for implanting a prosthesis the length of a blood vessel. A generally tubular prosthesis member having an unobstructed central passageway is provided. The member contracts to a smaller dimension for delivery through the unobstructed portion of the length of blood vessel, and is outwardly expansible in the blood vessel. The prosthesis member is positioned in a contracted condition between a delivery catheter and an outer sheath, and expands outwardly responsive to removal of the sheath.

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