Abstract: The invention provides an endovascular graft system for repair of aneurysms. The graft system includes a trunk component and first and second leg components. The graft components include graft material supported by a plurality of stents which are spaced apart and affixed to the graft material in a manner that allows articulation of the graft system without excessive wear of the graft material. The stents are formed by intersecting struts which may be tapered to relieve stress. A stabilizing mechanism is provided to stabilize the position of the legs with respect to the trunk when the graft system is deployed.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 23, 2001
Date of Patent:
February 11, 2003
Assignee:
Teramaed, Inc.
Inventors:
Chad J. Kugler, John R. Drontle, Matthew J. Olson, Thomas K. Heiland, Peter T. Keith