Abstract: A method for implanting a medical set in a human blood vessel, the medical set comprising a prosthesis adapted to be introduced in the vessel, the prosthesis having a first end and a second end, and being adapted to be disposed against an inner wall of the vessel at least at one of the ends, the prosthesis comprising a tubular sleeve and a strap adapted to be disposed against the vessel at a location adjacent one of the ends of the tubular sleeve, the strap having a hemostatic covering for reducing any blood leakage at the location of the strap.

Abstract: A method for implanting a medical set in a human blood vessel, the medical set comprising a prosthesis adapted to be introduced in the vessel, the prosthesis having a first end and a second end, and being adapted to be disposed against an inner wall of the vessel at least at one of the ends, the prosthesis comprising a tubular sleeve and a strap adapted to be disposed against the vessel at a location adjacent one of the ends of the tubular sleeve, the strap having a hemostatic covering for reducing any blood leakage at the location of the strap.

Abstract: This invention relates to a medical device comprising an implant for the treatment of an affection of an anatomical duct. A part of the duct (V) wall is lined on the outside with at least one lining (140′a), essentially facing the proximal and/or distal ends of the implant (100). Means of fastening (361) the lining to the implant apply, through the duct wall, the implant against this duct, and means of setting both the lining and the fastening means allow their positioning around said duct. In particular, application to the treatment of an aneurysm.

Abstract: The system-for repairing an anatomic duct comprises an implant having a tubular body adapted to be radially expanded, once the implant is arranged in the duct and also a device for installing the implant in said duct. The device comprises a tie for maintaining the body in a restricted configuration, for the implantation thereof in the duct, and means for releasing the tie in order to allow the implant to radially expand.

Abstract: This invention relates to a medical device comprising an implant for the treatment of an affection of an anatomical duct. A part of the duct (V) wall is lined on the outside with at least one lining (140′a), essentially facing the proximal and/or distal ends of the implant (100). Means of fastening (361) the lining to the implant apply, through the duct wall, the implant against this duct, and means of setting both the lining and the fastening means allow their positioning around said duct. In particular, application to the treatment of an aneurysm.

Abstract: The invention relates to an assembly using a vascular filter accommodated in an implanting sleeve from which is can be partially expelled in the case of temporary filtration use by means of a maneuvring rod to which the filter is connected in separable manner, so that, in the case of definitive use, the filter is separated therefrom, then being expelled from the sleeve. The filter may have legs in the shape of a corolla and extensions, for retaining it in place in the vessel, which naturally define a cylinder. Use in the treatment of risk of embolism.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for medical use which is capable of being introduced into a duct of a living human or animal body, said device comprising a biocompatible flexible rod which has an axis along which it extends, free of stress, in a rectilinear manner, said rod having a length along this axis, a distal end and a proximal end. This device is characterised in that in order that the rod should remain substantially at a specific implantation location in the duct it is equipped with at least one means for absorbing axial stresses which is disposed along the axis thereof and is distinct therefrom whilst being connected thereto, such that its proximal end is not substantially displaced axially once the rod has reached the specific implantation location in the duct.

Abstract: The invention is an assembly for positioning an implant that has an axis and at least one axial tubular region having an inside diameter. More specifically, the assembly positions the implant into an internal passageway in a body, such as a blood vessel. The assembly has two removable elements, both having a predetermined cross-section. At the distal end of the first element of the assembly is a lateral protuberance having a radial length. The assembly is further characterized in that the cumulative cross-section dimension of the two elements away from their distal ends and the radial length of the lateral protuberance are both smaller than the inside diameter of the axial tubular region of the implant.

Abstract: A vascular prosthesis to be implanted by the percutaneous endoluminal route is provided according to an embodiment of the invention. The vascular prosthesis includes a flexible sleeve to channel blood therein, and a tubular armature (or stent) to which the sleeve is connected essentially coaxially, the armature being capable of having a first diameter or a second diameter larger than the first, so that the prosthesis is in the form of a single tube or bifurcated tube assuming a radially constricted state for its percutaneous vascular implantation, or a radially opened out state, once it is vascularly implanted, additionally including a vascularly anastomosable terminal portion of sleeve which extends, or is added onto, the flexible sleeve, beyond the armature, this portion being therefore suitable to be anastomosed, in particular by suture, to at least one vessel or vessel substitute.

Abstract: The catheter is a catheter for controlling the circulation of fluid through it, from or to a vessel in which the catheter is inserted. The catheter comprises a long tubular body that is open especially at its distal end (5), over which there is arranged a cap (5) having an essentially flat distal wall (7) in which there is formed at least one slit forming a valve (7).The slit in the cap has a length that is greater than or equal to the inside diameter of the body of the catheter. The said slit preferably extends also into the side of the cap, and a tube is inserted into the distal portion of the catheter in order to support the sleeve during aspiration.

Abstract: The invention relates to a blood filter that is to be positioned within a blood vessel to trap blood clots. The filter includes a head to which there are attached and from which there extend several legs comprising at least one elongated element having two opposite ends. The legs are radially movable and the elongated element of at least some of these legs has a shape folded back upon itself, substantially in the form of a loop. According to the invention, one of the ends of at least some of these elongated elements is disposed at a distance from the inside of the head of the filter.

Abstract: A covered self-expanding vascular occlusion device and a method of making and using the device. The device comprises a braided wire member with at least two axially spaced securing members affixed to the braided wire member and a thin film covering at least half of the device. The braided member can be moved between a larger diameter ball-like shape or conical shape in its relaxed position, and a smaller diameter cylindrical shape in its stretched position. The film covering is applied to the device by first stretching a portion of film to form a shape similar to a portion of a device to be covered by the film, then inserting the device into the shape formed in the film so that the film covers at least half of the device, and trimming the film to separate the covered device from the remaining film. The device is used by installing it on the end of a tubular introducer where it is held in its relaxed position until needed.

Abstract: The invention relates to an assembly using a vascular filter accommodated in an implanting sleeve from which it can be partially expelled in the case of temporary filtration. It is used by means of a maneuvering rod to which the filter is connected in a separable manner so that the filter is separated therefrom, and then expelled into the sleeve. The filter may have legs in the shape of a corolla and extensions for retaining it in place in the blood vessel, which naturally define a cylinder. Its use is for the treatment of risk of embolism.

Abstract: The invention generally relates to an intraluminal medical device, that is to say a device intended to be implanted in a passage in the body. This device has a substantially "filiform" structure with elongated legs (11) which have no hooks for anchoring them to the passage. These legs comprise two portions (11a, 11b). The first portion (11a) which bears against the passage has a flattened and substantially solid surface. At right-angles to the main axis (13) of the device, the maximum dimension of the second portion (11b) is less than that of the first portion.Application particularly to temporary/definitive filters.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for protecting a hypodermic needle comprising: a needle base disposed over a segment of the needle at the proximal end thereof, a needle portion shield comprising at least two generally flat wings having proximal and distal ends and being made of a flexible material, at least two hinges, with one said hinge connecting the proximal end of each said wing to said needle base, and a movable member having an axial opening therethrough at least partially delimited by generally flat surfaces, so as to be disposed over the wings along the axis of said needle portion, between upper and lower positions, wherein in the upper position, the movable member is above the hinges and in the lower position, the movable member is substantially at the distal end of the wings and its flat surfaces coact with an exterior surface of the wings to cause pivotally downward movement of the wings to draw them up to the needle portion along its axis when the movable member is moved from its upper to its l

Abstract: A subcutaneous locating device for a blood filter is provided with a tubular component or catheter which can be perforated and is adapted so as to be implanted in a patient's body. The device comprises an external casing having a principal passage in order to receive therethrough a tubular component and a radial stud mounted so as to slide in the casing in order to perforate the tubular component and lock the casing along the latter under the control of an operator.

Abstract: The invention relates to an assembly using a vascular filter accommodated in an implanting sleeve from which it can be partially expelled in the case of temporary filtration. It is used by means of a maneuvering rod to which the filter is connected in a separable manner so that the filter is separated therefrom, and then expelled into the sleeve. The filter may have legs in the shape of a corolla and extensions for retaining it in place in the blood vessel, which naturally define a cylinder. Its use is for the treatment of risk of embolism.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for implanting a medical prosthesis in a duct of a human or animal body.Thin device comprises a tubular sheath, suitable for containing a prosthesis to be implanted, and a rod for controlling the prosthesis, which rod may slide in the interior of the sheath. The sheath and/or the rod is(are) provided on at least one part of its (their) length with flexible centring means suitable for acting on the profile of the axial line of the sheath, while restricting its distal end to align itself substantially with the axis of the duct when the sheath is disposed therein.The application of the invention is most particularly in the field of blood filters which can be implanted in a blood vessel.

Abstract: The invention relates to an implantable blood filter comprising a self-expanding external structure made from a zigzagged thread wound on itself in order to exhibit a closed configuration. A central strainer section is connected to the said thread at various points for the retention of possible blood clots. This strainer section may be made from a biologically absorbable material. Applications include the production of medical blood filters, which are self-centering and absorbable.