Title:
A rearrangeable support structure in a lumen, and its application
Document Type and Number:
Japanese Patent JP6023427
Kind Code:
B2
Abstract:
An endo luminal support structure includes strut members interconnected by swivel joints to form a series of linked scissor mechanisms. The structure can be remotely actuated to compress or expand its shape by adjusting the scissor joints within a range of motion. In particular, the support structure can be repositioned within the body lumen or retrieved from the lumen. The support structure can be employed to introduce and support a prosthetic valve within a body lumen.
Inventors:
White, Jennifer K.
Application Number:
JP2011520148A
Publication Date:
November 09, 2016
Filing Date:
July 21, 2009
Export Citation:
Assignee:
White, Jennifer K.
International Classes:
A61F2/24
Domestic Patent References:
| JP2007536951A | ||||
| JP2002512844A |
Foreign References:
| WO2008015257A2 | ||||
| WO2003018100A1 |
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
Hidesaku Yamamoto
Natsuki Morishita
Takatoshi Iida
Daisuke Ishikawa
Kensaku Yamamoto
Natsuki Morishita
Takatoshi Iida
Daisuke Ishikawa
Kensaku Yamamoto