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Stent with balloon for repair of anastomosis surgery leaks

  • US 10,327,778 B2
  • Filed: 02/27/2014
  • Issued: 06/25/2019
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/28/2013
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A stent, comprising:

  • an elongated tube having a flared proximal end having a first width, a flared distal end having a fourth width, and an intermediate region disposed therebetween, wherein the intermediate region tapers distally from a second width distal of the flared proximal end to a third width proximal of the flared distal end, wherein the second width is larger than the third width and wherein the first width is larger than the fourth width;

    an anti-reflux valve disposed within the elongated tube;

    a covering disposed over the elongated tube;

    an inflatable balloon extending 360°

    around an exterior of the intermediate region, the inflatable balloon having an inflated center diameter that is larger than the fourth width;

    an inflation valve positioned between an inner lumen of the elongated tube and the balloon, the inflation valve positioned within the balloon between proximal and distal ends of the balloon; and

    a retrieval wire extending from the flared proximal end.

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