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Vascular device with valve for approximating vessel wall

  • US 6,676,698 B2
  • Filed: 12/05/2001
  • Issued: 01/13/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/26/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for treating venous valve insufficiency comprising:

  • inserting a delivery device and a vascular device having a replacement valve into a target vessel adjacent the region of the removed portion of leaflets;

    deploying the vascular device to an enlarged diameter to securely engage the internal wall of the vessel; and

    reducing the diameter of the vascular device to move the vessel wall radially inwardly to reduce dilation of the vessel and implant the replacement valve.

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