Patent ID: 6589273
Filing Date: 2003-07-08
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
In combination, an apparatus and delivery system for relining a blood vessel, comprising:a tubular liner of biocompatible material having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein an anchoring stent is attached to said distal end of said liner for anchoring said liner within said blood vessel, and wherein a removable hub is attached to said proximal end of said tubular liner, said liner having a length greater than the length of said stent, wherein said proximal end of said liner in configured to be secured to said blood vessel following removal of said hub; and a hollow atraumatic tip positioned at a distal end of said delivery system, said tip being connected to a proximal end of said delivery system by a shaft, wherein said shaft is positioned within said liner, and wherein at least a portion of said stent is positioned within said tip.