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Non-Occlusive Dilation Devices

  • US 20110082490A1
  • Filed: 05/14/2010
  • Published: 04/07/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/15/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. 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 single 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,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, andwherein, when the device is in the dilated state, the plurality of wires are sufficiently designed to conform to a diameter disparity ratio in the single vessel ranging from about 1;

    1 to about 10;

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