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Diametrically Adjustable Endoprostheses And Associated Systems And Methods - EP3445282

The patent EP3445282 was granted to W L Gore & Associates on Jun 28, 2023. The application was filed on Apr 21, 2016 under application number EP16899644A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP3445282

W L GORE & ASSOCIATES
Application Number
EP16899644A
Filing Date
Apr 21, 2016
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
May 26, 2023
Publication Date
Jun 28, 2023
External Links
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Patent Summary

A diametrically adjustable endoprosthesis for treating conditions such as portal hypertension, comprising a self-expanding stent-graft and a controlled expansion element that constrains the stent-graft's expansion. The controlled expansion element can be adjusted to a desired diameter, and once set, maintains that diameter under physiological conditions. The endoprosthesis can be deployed in a constrained state and then expanded to a larger diameter, with the controlled expansion element limiting further expansion. The device enables dynamic adjustment of the endoprosthesis diameter to achieve optimal fluid flow and pressure management.

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Patent Oppositions (2)

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CompanyOpposition DateRepresentativeOpposition Status
BAUER WAGNER PELLENGAHR SROKA PATENT UND RECHTSANWALTS PARTGMBBMar 28, 2024BAUER PSUADMISSIBLE
BAUER WAGNER PELLENGAHR SROKA PATENT UND RECHTSANWALTS PARTGMBBMar 28, 2024BAUER WAGNER PELLENGAHR SROKAADMISSIBLE

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