Prosthesis comprising a coiled stent and method of use thereof

Details Prosthesis comprising a coiled stent and method of use thereof Prosthesis comprising a coiled stent and method of use thereof

A - Human Necessities

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A61F 2/88 (2006.01) A61B 17/00 (2006.01) A61L 31/02 (2006.01) A61L 31/10 (2006.01) A61L 33/10 (2006.01)

Patent

CA 2571282

The present invention is directed to a prosthesis and method for treating, repairing, and/or replacing an abdominal aortic aneurysm. The prosthesis includes a coiled stent comprised of shape memory material having first and second anchoring zones and an intermediate zone. The prosthesis also includes graft material engaging at least a portion of the stent. During delivery of the prosthesis, the stent is in a substantially straight longitudinal configuration, and after delivery of the prosthesis the stent is returned to a coiled configuration. The diameter of the prosthesis may be adjusted by controlling the degree to which the stent is coiled.

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