Methods for deploying a positioning anchor with a stent-graft

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PATENT NO 9113999
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11876458

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A positioning anchor is provided for a stent-graft for implantation to treat a damaged body lumen. The positioning anchor is generally tubular surrounding a primary fluid conduit. Arms extend laterally from the generally tubular structure of the anchor surrounding lateral fluid conduits. The form of these arms is preferably custom configured to match a particular patient's luminal geometry. The anchor thus fits within the luminal geometry to remain in a desired fixed position for implantation of the anchor and any stent-graft coupled to the anchor. The anchor is most preferably formed with two walls having a void therebetween which can be filled with fixation media to further secure the anchor at the desired implantation site. A lumen shaper balloon and delivery catheter are also disclosed for proper delivery, expansion and inflation of the positioning anchor and stent-graft elements according to this invention.

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ENDOLOGIX LLC3910 BRICKWAY BLVD SANTA ROSA CA 95403

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Geshlider, Robert A San Francisco, US 53 22963
Johansson, Peter Lafayette, US 59 1976
McKinley, James T Woodside, US 21 1343
Morejohn, Dwight P Davis, US 142 37480
Taylor, Charles S San Francisco, US 97 11441
Vican, Susan W San Francisco, US 2 29
Zarins, Christopher Portola Valley, US 21 524

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