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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 20, 2004
Filed:
Jun. 12, 2002
Norman Godin, Geneve, CH;
Biomedix S.A., Fribourg, SE;
Abstract
The invention relates to a generally tubular prosthesis ( ) for controlling the direction of flow in a duct (O) of a living organism. Said prosthesis consists of a biocompatible, elastically deformable material and comprises an annular proximal fixing part ( ) in a section (H) of the duct (O) with a greater diameter; and a distal part ( ) whose wall is designed in such a way that it can collapse on itself in the event that an overpressure is exerted on its outer surface. The diameter of said annular proximal fixing part ( ) is substantially equal to that of said section (H) of the duct (O) with a greater diameter and its resistance to crushing is significantly greater than that of the distal part ( ) of the prosthesis ( ), so that the annular proximal part ( ) can retain the prosthesis ( ) in the duct (O) of the living organism.