Patents Represented by Attorney, Agent or Law Firm Lara A. Northrop, Esq.
  • Tapered endovascular stent graft and method of treating abdominal aortic aneurysms and distal iliac aneurysms
    Patent number: 6773454
    Abstract: An endovascular stent graft is provided for use in treating abdominal aortic aneurysms. The endovascular stent has a tapered section which allows it to accommodate markedly large aortas such as the abdominal aorta and still connects to standard modular aortic stent grafts. Methods of utilizing the stent to treat abdominal aortic aneurysms and distal iliac aneurysms are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2004
    Inventors: Michael H. Wholey, Mark H. Wholey, Boulos Toursarkissian