Non-occlusive dilation devices

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8784467
APP PUB NO 20110082490A1
SERIAL NO

12780350

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Non-occlusive modeling catheters including a dilation device for expanding an endoprosthesis implanted in a vessel are disclosed. In an embodiment, a modeling catheter includes a device comprising a plurality of compliant wires braided in a double overlapping pattern and having a length spanning between a proximal end of the device and a distal end of the device, wherein the device is positioned in at least a portion of an endoprosthesis implanted in a vessel, wherein, when the device is in a relaxed state, a plurality of spaces are formed between the plurality of wires to allow fluid to move freely through the plurality of spaces, and wherein, when the device is in a dilated state, the plurality of wires are sufficiently designed to exert a radial force on the endoprosthesis while continually allowing the fluid to move freely through the plurality of spaces.

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  • MERIT MEDICAL IRELAND LIMITED

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Connelly, Ryan Topsfield, US 4 108
Egan, Jennifer Burlington, US 2 53
McNutt, Robert Mesa, US 4 146
Ramaiah, Venkatesh Scottsdale, US 5 188

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