Prosthesis (i.e. – artificial body members) – parts thereof – or ai – Implantable prosthesis – Having bio-absorbable component
Reexamination Certificate
2008-06-17
2008-06-17
Sweet, Thomas J (Department: 3774)
Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai
Implantable prosthesis
Having bio-absorbable component
C424S093200
Reexamination Certificate
active
07387645
ABSTRACT:
The present invention encompasses methods and apparatus for minimizing the risks inherent in endovascular grafting for blood vessel therapy and repair. The invention involves delivering adult stem cells, embryonic stem cells, progenitor cells, fibroblasts, or smooth muscle cells to the diseased blood vessel.
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Chu Jack
Fernandes Brian
Ganesan Prema
Brashears Sally
Glasky Michelle
Medtronic Vascular Inc.
Sweet Thomas J
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