Patent ID: 9283096
Filing Date: 2016-03-15
CPC Classification: A61F

Claim Text:
1. A vascular reinforcement device to prevent compression of a vein, comprising: a first portion having a substantially elongated shape and a hollow interior extending over a longitudinal section of an aorta, the first portion configured to saddle the aorta; a second portion coupled with and positioned substantially perpendicular to an upper surface of the first portion, the second portion having a substantially elongated shape and a hollow interior extending over a length of a vein, the second portion configured to enable the vein to pass through the hollow interior of the second portion; wherein the hollow interior of the second portion is open and connected to the hollow interior of the first portion so that the vascular reinforcement device fits over the aorta and the vein at a location where the aorta crosses the vein; and a reinforcement structure embedded into the second portion, the reinforcement structure configured to provide additional protection from compression of the vein passing through the second portion against the aorta.