A first biologically implantable prosthesis (2) is disclosed. The prosthesis can have a circumferentially expandable wall (4) and elements (26,28,32,34) that prevent the wall from collapsing once the wall is expanded. The prosthesis can also have an engagement element (148) configured to self-engage a second prosthesis (68). Methods of making and using the prosthesis are also disclosed.
申请公布号
EP1585463(A2)
申请公布日期
2005.10.19
申请号
EP20030800158
申请日期
2003.12.20
申请人
ARBOR SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
发明人
FOGARTY, THOMAS, J.;DREWS, MICHAEL, J.;HOLMGREN, NEIL;MODESITT, D., BRUCE