Device and method for delivering an endovascular stent-graft having a longitudinally unsupported portion

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7758626
APP PUB NO 20060020319A1
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10894667

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An endoluminal prosthesis having an unsupported or flexible region and a delivery system for delivering the endoluminal prosthesis is provided. The delivery system includes a prosthesis delivery catheter with stiffening elements that provide longitudinally rigid support to a flexible or unsupported portion of an endoluminal prosthesis as the prosthesis is being deployed. A prosthesis is removably coupled to the stiffening elements. The endoluminal prosthesis can be a stent or a stent graft or graft.

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MEDTRONIC VASCULAR INC3576 UNOCAL PLACE SANTA ROSA CA 95403

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Johnson, Eric D Santa Rosa, US 67 1438
Kim, Andrew J Santa Rosa, US 3 137

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