Patent ID: 6723116
Filing Date: 2004-04-20
Classification: A61B,A61F

Abstract:
A method for exclusion of an aneurysm of an aortic arch region, comprising:introducing via a percutaneous approach an aortic arch graft into an aortic arch region such that a proximal end of said graft lies proximate an ascending aorta above an aortic cusp and a distal end lies below a left subclavian artery; and retaining said aortic arch graft in position by way of stenting; said aortic arch graft being introduced via a delivery system comprising a sheath introducer adapted for deployment around an aortic arch; said sheath introducer comprising an internal guidance mechanism capable of multi-directional maneuvering; and said sheath introducer further comprising a compliant tip section comprising one or more flexible ribs.