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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 25, 2022
Filed:
Apr. 21, 2016
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc., Newark, DE (US);
Edward H. Cully, Flagstaff, AZ (US);
Jeffrey B. Duncan, Flagstaff, AZ (US);
Marisa L. Sylvester, Flagstaff, AZ (US);
Daniel W. Yates, Flagstaff, AZ (US);
Michael J. Vonesh, Flagstaff, AZ (US);
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc., Newark, DE (US);
Abstract
A diametrically adjustable endoprosthesis includes a controlled expansion element extending along at least a portion of a graft and is supported by a stent. The controlled expansion element diametrically constrains and limits expansion of the endoprosthesis. Upon deployment from a smaller, delivery configuration, the endoprosthesis can expand to the initial diameter set by the controlled expansion element. Thereafter, the endoprosthesis can be further diametrically expanded (e.g., using balloon dilation) by mechanically altering the controlled expansion element.