Repositionable endoluminal support structure and its...

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A - Human Necessities

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A61F 2/24 (2006.01) A61F 2/82 (2006.01)

Patent

CA 2731551

An endo luminal support structure (10) includes strut members (11) interconnected by swivel joints (15) to form a series of linked scissor mechanisms. The structure can be remotely actuated to compress or expand its shape by adjusting the scissor joints within a range of motion. In particular, the support structure can be repositioned within the body lumen or retrieved from the lumen. The support structure can be employed to introduce and support a prosthetic valve (100) within a body lumen.

Structure de support endoluminale, comprenant des éléments d'entretoise interconnectés par des joints à rotule pour former une série de mécanismes de ciseau reliés. La structure peut être actionnée à distance pour comprimer ou expanser sa forme en réglant les joints des ciseaux à l'intérieur d'une plage de mouvement. En particulier, la structure de support peut être repositionnée à l'intérieur de la lumière du corps ou être récupérée hors de la lumière. La structure de support peut être employée pour introduire et supporter une valvule prothétique à l'intérieur d'une lumière de corps.

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