Patent ID: 6036725
Filing Date: 2000-03-14
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
An expandable endovascular support device, comprising:a) a substantially tubular expandable form comprising at least one frame element having a first surface width, said tubular form having an outer periphery with a circumference, said tubular form movable from a contracted state in which said form has a first diameter to an expanded state in which said form has a second diameter greater than said first diameter; andb) a plurality of separate thin sheet foil members having second surface widths substantially greater than said first surface width, said foil members being substantially radially coupled about said circumference of said outer periphery, said foil members being provided in a first position when said expandable form is in said contracted state,wherein when said expandable form is in said expanded state, said foil member are moved radially apart from each other about said circumference relative to said first position.