Endovascular Technologies, Inc.

Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.

Vivianne M Holt

Richard Roy Newhauser, Jr

Matthew J Fitz

Timothy A M Chuter

Shuji Uemura

Juan I Perez

David T Pollock

Octavian Iancea

Reid K Hayashi

Robin W Eckert

George D Caffell

Tina Ton

The present invention embodies an endovascular graft having various frame-to-main body component attachment mechanisms which provide a secured bond, reduced graft material wear, and reduced delivery profile.

Endovascular graft device and methods for attaching components thereof

The present invention embodies an endovascular graft having various frame-to-main body component attachment mechanisms which provide a secure bond, reduced graft material wear, and reduced delivery profile.

A delivery sheath including a series of longitudinally spaced apart retainer rings interconnected by flexible links. This configuration provides for sections of reduced cross-sectional area along the length of the sheath, thus increasing flexibility in those sections and in the overall sheath. The reduction of the cross-sectional area of the sheath also effectively reduces the area of contact between the inside surface of the sheath and the outside surface of the compressed stent. This reduction in contact area serves to reduce the frictional force generated as the sheath is retracted relative to the stent during deployment.

Flexible hoop and link sheath for a stent delivery system

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San Jose, CA, United States of America

Vivianne M Holt