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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 26, 2007
Filed:
Nov. 20, 2003
Francesco Serino, Rome, IT;
Mauro Ferrari, Pisa, IT;
Francesco Serino, Rome, IT;
Mauro Ferrari, Pisa, IT;
Bolton Medical, Inc., Sunrise, FL (US);
Abstract
A bifurcated vascular prosthesis implanted using a combined laparoscopic/open and endovascular technique for curing aneurysms of the abdominal aorta includes two stents on distal arms of the prosthesis. A delivery system and surgical kit for the release of the vascular prosthesis includes a pair of balloon release catheters, to be inserted within each corresponding stent and to remain adhering thereto throughout the time prior to release until reinflated with an inflating syringe, and a pair of balloon guide catheters, each including a dilator and a sheath. A method for implanting the prosthesis is also provided.