Patent ID: 6346118
Filing Date: 2002-02-12
Classification: A61B,A61F,A61M

Abstract:
A system for intraluminal repair of a thoracic aortic aneurysm, comprising:a graft having a hollow tubular body, a midsection, a single superior end and a single inferior end, said hollow tubular body having a pre-determined diameter, length and wall thickness adapted for intraluminal repair of a thoracic aortic aneurysm; at least one attachment system, said attachment system being affixed adjacent one end of said tubular body and embodying sufficient self-expanding force such that said attachment system operates to attach said graft within a patient's vasculature without the aid of an auxiliary device; and a retaining system, said retaining system configured to releasably retain said superior and inferior ends in a compressed configuration while said midsection is free to expand.