Inventors:
CARLOS E. RUIZ - PASADENA CA, US
ZVONIMIR KRAJCER - HOUSTON TX, US
GERALD DORROS - SCOTTSDALE AZ, US
International Classification:
A61F002/06
Abstract:
The present invention provides a prosthesis formed from a plurality of tubular layers members deployed in vivo using endovascular techniques and material. The layers define a lumen through a diseased portion of a vascular system. Each layer may be constructed using overlapping tubular members to provide a custom prosthesis. Subsequent prosthesis layers overlapping in the central portion of the lumen strengthen the prosthesis walls and may incorporate biocompatible materials having desirable properties.