<p>An implantable vascular prosthesis is provided for use in a wide range of applications wherein at least first and second helical sections having alternating directions of rotation are coupled to one another. The alternating helical section includes a first and second helical portions each having a flange and having adjacent ends joined directly to one another to define an apex. Each helical portion has a widened flange portion adjacent to the apex, the widened flange portions extending into a space between the helical portions. The prosthesis is configured to conform to a vessel wall without substantially remodeling the vessel, and permits accurate deployment in a vessel without shifting or foreshortening.</p>
申请公布号
EP2129327(B1)
申请公布日期
2011.11.30
申请号
EP20080731571
申请日期
2008.03.06
申请人
NOVOSTENT CORPORATION
发明人
LEOPOLD, ERIC, W.;MARTIN, GERALD, RAY;HOGENDIJK, MICHAEL;PECKHAM, JOHN