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- the subject of the present invention is an expandable endolumenal prosthesis.
- This term defines, in general, a device which is inserted in a lumen, for example, a vascular duct and, in particular, an arterial duct, usually by means of an endolumenal-prosthesis transport system, or stent delivery system (SDS), and is then expanded or spread out in situ in order to support the walls of the lumen locally.
- SDS stent delivery system
- the main object of this support is to eliminate the blockage, for example, brought about by a stenosis, and to prevent the re-formation thereof.
- Endovascular protheses are generally known. However, the term “endovascular prosthesis” has been used interchangeably with other terms such as “stent” or “expandable prosthesis”.
- vascular prosthesis used in this description should be understood as including any expandable prosthetic device for implantation in a human or animal duct (such as, for example, a lumen, an artery, a vessel, a respiratory duct, a gastrointestinal duct, a bile duct, or the like).
- An endolumenal prosthesis has to fulfil two somewhat conflicting requirements.
- the endolumenal prosthesis has to have a high degree of flexibility when it is in its non-expanded state to facilitate the delivery of the prosthesis through the tortuous anatomy as far as the implantation site. Moreover, when the prosthesis is in the expanded condition, it has to demonstrate sufficient radial stiffness to minimize the collapse of the walls of the duct in which it has been deposited and, for example, re-stenosis effects, as well as effectively resisting the possibility of acute occlusion.
- the problem underlying the present invention is therefore that of proposing an endolumenal prosthesis which has structural and functional characteristics such as to overcome the disadvantages of the prior art in order to satisfy the above-mentioned requirements.
- FIG. 1 is a two-dimensional view of a pathway motif or pattern for an endolumenal prosthesis, in the non-expanded configuration
- FIG. 2 shows a detail relating to a line portion of the pattern of FIG. 1 ,
- FIG. 3 shows a detail relating to a module of the line of FIG. 2 .
- FIG. 4 shows a further detail of the line of FIG. 2 , relating to a further module
- FIG. 4 bis shows a lobe according to a further embodiment
- FIG. 5 shows a portion of a line according to a further embodiment
- FIG. 6 shows a line portion according to yet another embodiment
- FIG. 7 is a two-dimensional view of the motif or pattern relating to an endolumenal prosthesis according to a further embodiment
- FIG. 8 shows a detail of the pattern of FIG. 7 .
- FIG. 9 shows a cell of the pattern of FIG. 7 .
- FIG. 10 shows a detail of the endolumenal prosthesis having a pattern according to FIG. 7 , clenched around a distal portion of a delivery and expansion device (SDS),
- SDS delivery and expansion device
- FIG. 11 is a two-dimensional view of the motif or pattern of an endolumenal prosthesis according to a further embodiment
- FIG. 12 shows a detail of the pattern of FIG. 11 .
- FIG. 13 shows a cell of the pattern of FIG. 11 .
- FIG. 14 is a two-dimensional view of the motif or pattern relating to an endolumenal prosthesis according to a further embodiment
- FIG. 15 shows a cell relating to a further portion of the pattern of FIG. 14 .
- FIG. 17 shows a cell of a portion of the pattern of FIG. 14 .
- FIG. 18 shows a cell of a further portion of the pattern of FIG. 14 .
- FIG. 19 is a prospective view of a portion of the prosthesis according to the pattern of FIG. 14 , clenched around a portion of an SDS,
- FIG. 20 shows a distal portion of an SDS suitable for delivering and expanding a stent according to the invention
- FIG. 21 is a prospective view of a distal portion of the SDS of FIG. 20 on which an endolumenal prosthesis having a pattern according to FIG. 14 is fitted in a clenched condition
- FIG. 22 is a prospective view of a portion of the SDS of FIG. 21 in the expanded configuration
- FIG. 23 shows the expanded endolumenal prosthesis of FIG. 22 .
- FIG. 24 is a prospective view of the endolumenal prosthesis of FIG. 23 in which a cylindrical rod is inserted to show its struts better,
- FIG. 25 shows the endolumenal prosthesis of FIG. 24 in a side view
- FIG. 26 shows the endolumenal prosthesis of FIG. 23 from below
- FIG. 27 shows the endolumenal prosthesis of FIG. 24 from below
- FIG. 28 shows a distal portion of an SDS provided with a lateral opening in the region of expansion means on which an endolumenal prosthesis according to the invention is fitted
- FIG. 29 shows the SDS of FIG. 28 from above
- FIG. 30 is a prospective view of an endolumenal prosthesis according to the invention in the clenched position, in which a cylindrical rod is inserted to show its struts better,
- FIG. 31 shows the prosthesis of FIG. 30 from below
- FIG. 32 to FIG. 35 show four cells formed by means of patterns according to further embodiments.
- porous wall is used below to indicate the wall of an endolumenal prosthesis comprising a pathway or a plurality of interconnected or interlaced pathways which form loops or “struts” of a network delimiting apertures or cells.
- pattern indicates the pathway motif of the wall of an endolumenal prosthesis.
- the pathway motif forming the pattern is shown, for convenience, as a flat surface, for example, as illustrated in FIG. 1 , rather than with a tubular geometrical shape.
- line means a portion of the pattern formed by a continuous pathway which extends, following a predetermined pattern, for example, in a substantially circumferential or helical direction, forming a “circumferential line”.
- axis of a line means a substantially median line of the extent of a continuous pathway forming a line.
- interlaced means that a portion of a continuous pathway is connected to or shared with other continuous pathways extending in the same or a different direction.
- lobe means a section of the pathway of curved shape, or even a plurality of curved sections which are joined to one another or are connected by means of straight sections and the concavities of which have the same orientation. In a lobe, the inclination or orientation of the line tangential to the pathway changes.
- “Apex of a lobe” means a reference point of the lobe, for example, the point of the pathway forming the lobe which is disposed farthest from the axis of a line.
- Distance between apexes means the distance, measured on a straight line perpendicular to two parallel and tangential straight lines each extending through the apex of a lobe.
- aperture of a lobe means the area that is surrounded by the pathway forming a lobe or that is inside the curved portion.
- Arm indicates a single straight section formed by a portion of the continuous pathway which is not interrupted by curved sections or lobes.
- arm means a straight portion of pathway having an extent greater than that of a joining point between two curved portions or sections.
- Module means a portion of the continuous pathway, for example, of a line and, in particular, of a circumferential line, which has a motif that is repeated in the pattern either identically or as an identical mirror image, even though with pathway sections or portions that are common to several modules.
- each module comprises three lobes which are formed in series in a portion or section of pathway and are joined by their outer portions to straight sections or outer arms. If the motif of the module is arranged with the outer arms extending downwards, away from the outer lobes, the motif is substantially M-shaped with a joined or rounded section.
- Cell means the area enclosed by a closed pathway, for example, formed by sections of lines and bridges which connect the lines.
- the closed pathway delimits an opening in the wall of the body of the endolumenal prosthesis.
- Non-expanded configuration means the configuration of the tubular body of the endolumenal prosthesis in the dimensions in which it is produced, for example, by laser cutting from a piece of tube of predefined length, predefined outside diameter, and predefined wall thickness.
- the cylindrical wall of the tubular body is shown opened out in plan in order to illustrate the geometry or pathway motif of the prosthesis.
- “Clenched configuration” or “crimped configuration” means the configuration or arrangement of the tubular body of the prosthesis to which it is contracted radially by moving bent or inclined sections of the circumferential lines towards one another, for example, in order to bring the wall of the tubular body into contact with a device for the delivery and expansion of the prosthesis.
- “Expanded configuration” means the configuration or arrangement of the tubular body of the prosthesis to which it is enlarged radially so as to move the bent or inclined sections of the circumferential lines apart to constitute support elements, for example, suitable for supporting previously collapsed duct walls in the expanded position, or suitable for restoring a predefined bore of a lumen for the correct passage of a fluid.
- SDS Stent Delivery System or a device for delivering the endolumenal prosthesis and expanding it in situ.
- an SDS is a catheter provided, at a distal end, with a balloon which, when deflated and in the folded position, can support the prosthesis in the clenched configuration and, when inflated, can bring the prosthesis to the expanded configuration.
- Examples of SDS devices are given, for example, in the documents VR1995A000089 (SHEIBAN) and PCT/EP00/12964 (LOALDI), which are included herein by reference, in particular, with regard to their description of the SDS.
- a pattern as a whole, defined by the wall of a tubular body of an expandable endolumenal prosthesis 2 is generally indicated 1 .
- the pattern is shown flat as though the wall of the prosthesis had been cut longitudinally and unrolled when in the non-expanded configuration.
- the expandable endolumenal prothesis 2 comprises, in the non-expanded configuration, the body 3 , for example, of tubular shape, which extends along a longitudinal axis l-l and has a distal end 4 and a proximal end 5 .
- the tubular body comprises a porous wall which is defined by a plurality of circumferential lines 6 connected to one another or interlaced or interconnected to form the pattern or pathway motif ( FIG. 2 ).
- At least one line 6 of the plurality of lines is closed onto itself, meaning that, when the longitudinal edges of the unrolled pattern are made to coincide, the continuous pathway which forms this line is closed onto itself.
- Each of the lines 6 extends along an axis or line axis a-a. For simplicity, only two of these are shown in FIG. 1 .
- Each of the lines 6 comprises at least one plurality of modules 7 ( FIGS. 3 and 4 ).
- at least one line 6 comprises two pluralities of modules 7 which have identical geometry but are mirror images of one another with respect to an axis, for example, an axis parallel to the axis a-a of the line 6 .
- Modules that are identical mirror images are considered below as a single plurality of modules.
- Each module 7 comprises three lobes 8 and 9 , that is, two outer lobes 8 and one inner lobe 9 disposed between the two outer lobes 8 in the pathway of the pattern ( FIGS. 2, 3 and 4 ).
- each lobe 8 , 9 comprises one or more curved sections 10 which have their concavities facing in the same direction and, for example, are joined together by a straight section 11 .
- Each lobe defines a lobe apex.
- the lobe apex is a reference point of the lobe identifiable, for example, by means of a line tangential to the lobe and parallel to the axis of the line.
- the lobes 8 , 9 open alternately on opposite sides of the pathway of the pattern, along the line 6 , as indicated by the arrows 14 in FIG. 2 .
- both of the outer lobes 8 of the three lobes are extended by straight outer arms 15 .
- the at least one plurality of modules 7 are arranged consecutively so as to have successive outer arms 15 which extend from the outer lobes 8 in substantially opposite directions relative to the pathway of the pattern, for two successive modules.
- the distance d 1 between the apex 13 of one of the outer lobes 8 and the apex 13 of the inner lobe 9 of the same module is less than the distance D 2 or D 3 between the apex 13 of the same outer lobe 13 and the apex of any outer lobe of an adjoining module ( FIG. 2 ).
- the inner lobe 9 of at least one module 7 is extended by at least one straight inner arm 16 .
- both of the ends of the inner lobe 9 are extended by straight arms 16 ( FIGS. 16, 17 , 32 , 33 and 35 ).
- At least one of the outer arms 15 extends along an axis which is inclined to the longitudinal axis l-l of the tubular body 3 and is also inclined to the axis a-a of the line to which the module belongs.
- the outer arms 15 are inclined to the longitudinal axis l-l of the prosthesis so as to be substantially approximately offset slightly from a direction parallel to the axis l-l when the prosthesis is in a clenched configuration. It is thus much easier to close up or clench the prosthesis radially, for example, around a delivery and expansion device (SDS).
- SDS delivery and expansion device
- both of the outer arms 15 of the module 7 extend along an axis R-R which is inclined to the longitudinal axis l-l of the tubular body 3 and is also inclined to the axis a-a of the line to which the module belongs.
- the outer arms 15 of the module 7 extend away from the lobes 8 along converging axes R-R.
- the axes R-R of the outer arms of a module include an angle A of between 5 and 85 degrees ( FIGS. 3 and 4 ).
- the angle A is between 10 and 80 degrees and preferably between 30 and 70 degrees.
- the inclination of the axis R-R of the outer arms is substantially close to the direction transverse the longitudinal axis l-l of the prosthesis when the prosthesis is in the expanded configuration.
- the outer arms thus act as struts of a support framework for the wall, for example, of the vessel in which the prosthesis is implanted.
- At least one outer arm 15 or, for example, both of the outer arms of a module 7 are shared with a module adjacent thereto.
- the outer arms 15 of the module 7 are of equal extent.
- the inner lobe 9 is joined to outer lobes by means of at least one inner arm 16 .
- the inner lobe 9 is extended at both ends by two straight inner arms 16 , for example, of equal extent.
- the overall extent of the inner lobe together with its inner arm or inner arms is advantageously less than the overall extent of each outer lobe together with its outer arm.
- the extent of the outer lobes 8 and the inner lobes 9 together with their respective outer arms 15 or inner arms 16 in a direction transverse the axis a-a of the line is non-uniform.
- the extent of the outer arms 15 or of the inner arms 16 varies between modules 7 of the same line 6 or of different lines.
- the extent of the outer arms 15 or of the inner arms 16 varies in the modules from one line 6 to another along the longitudinal axis l-l of the tubular body of the prosthesis ( FIG. 14 ).
- the outer arms 15 of the same module 7 have different extents or, advantageously, have the same extent.
- the inner arms 16 of the same module 7 have different extents or, for example, the same extent and, alternatively, there is only one inner arm and the opposite end of the inner lobe 9 is joined directly to the adjoining outer lobe 8 simply extending through a point or section in which the concavity is reversed.
- the arc of the curved section 10 constituting a lobe 8 , 9 has a different angular extent in different modules so as to modify the aperture of the cell delimited by the module.
- the angular extent of the curved sections forming the lobes is selected so as to delimit partially, with the module, a cell with an aperture sufficient for the passage of a guide wire 22 , even when the prosthesis is in the clenched configuration.
- the angular extent of the curved sections forming the lobes and the extents of the respective arms are selected in a manner such as to delimit partially, with the module, a cell having an aperture sufficient not to obstruct access to a lateral branch of a duct or vessel in which the prosthesis is implanted.
- the angular extent of the curved sections forming the lobes is selected in a manner such that the arms, for example, the outer arms 15 , are substantially aligned with the direction of the longitudinal axis l-l of the prosthesis when it is n the clenched configuration.
- the angular extent of the curved sections forming the lobes is selected in a manner such that the arms, for example, the outer arms 15 , are aligned substantially with a direction transverse the longitudinal axis l-l of the prosthesis when it is in the fully extended configuration.
- At least one of the lobes 8 , 9 comprises a plurality of curved portions 10 , 11 with concavities having the same orientation, with at least one interposed straight portion 12 ( FIG. 4 bis ).
- the prosthesis 2 has a structure and a pattern with modules having identical characteristics, except that some of them may be arranged as mirror images of the others.
- all of the modules 7 of a line 6 have identical characteristics, except that some of them may be arranged as mirror images of others.
- At least two pluralities of modules 7 are provided, alternating with one another so as to provide a series of a module 17 of a first plurality and a module 18 of a second plurality ( FIGS. 14 and 16 , 17 ; three details shown enlarged in FIGS. 15, 16 , 17 and 18 , respectively, are indicated XV-XV, XVI-XVI, XVII-XVII and XVIII-XVIII in FIG. 14 ).
- the prosthesis has lines 6 formed by several pluralities of modules 7 .
- the same module 7 is provided along the pathway of at least one line 6 and is repeated in mirror-image form with respect to an axis parallel to the axis a-a of the line.
- the prosthesis 2 comprises three different modules 7 , 17 and 18 ( FIGS. 14 and 15 ).
- At least one module 7 has outer lobes 8 that are disposed at different distances D 4 , D 5 from the axis a-a of the line 6 ( FIG. 18 ).
- the pathway is interrupted so as to form an opening 21 in the pattern, for example, for the passage of a guide wire 22 for an SDS 23 ( FIGS. 7, 8 and 10 ).
- the pathway is interrupted to an extent equal to one module.
- the pathway is interrupted to an extent equal to five lobes, for example, consecutive lobes ( FIGS. 7 and 8 ).
- the pathway is interrupted between two elements or bridges for connecting adjoining lines ( FIG. 8 ).
- the pathway is interrupted in two adjacent lines 19 and 20 .
- the portions of pathway of the at least one line that are close to the interruption are shaped so as to be rounded, for example, by connecting the pathway of the line to the bridges 24 ( FIGS. 11 and 12 ).
- a module 7 , 17 or 18 is substantially M-shaped and is arranged so as to have outer arms directed substantially either towards the distal end 4 or towards the proximal end 5 .
- a line has its axis a-a substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis l-l of the tubular body 3 .
- a line 25 , 26 has an axis t-t that is inclined to the longitudinal axis l-l of the prosthesis 2 ( FIGS. 5 and 6 ).
- the axis t-t of the line 25 , 26 is inclined to the longitudinal axis l-l at an angle B of between 5 degrees and 45 degrees and preferably between 10 and 30 degrees.
- the axis a-a or t-t of a line 6 , 19 , 20 , 25 and 26 is straight in the pattern, meaning circumferential in the prosthesis.
- each line there is at least one adjacent line, for example the adjacent line arranged in a more distal or a more proximal position than the line in question, or both of these, which adjacent line has a motif that is a mirror image of the said line with respect to an axis p-p parallel to the axis a-a of the line ( FIGS. 1 and 18 ).
- a connecting element or bridge 24 is provided between two adjacent lines to connect them in an interlaced or interconnected motif.
- a bridge 24 is provided between two adjacent lines 6 for every five complete lobes 8 , 9 of a line 6 .
- a bridge 24 is provided between two adjacent lines for every first or second outer lobe 8 having the same orientation (arrow 14 of FIG. 2 ).
- one bridge 24 is provided per module 7 , 17 or 18 and, for example, extends towards the adjacent line on the opposite side to the outer arms 15 of the module.
- a bridge comprises a lobe 27 or, alternatively, a bridge comprises two lobes 27 , disposed in the vicinity of the portion(s) of the bridge which is (are) joined to the pathway of the line 6 .
- a bridge 24 comprises three lobes 27 disposed in the region of the points of joining to the lines and in the connecting section between the two joining portions.
- a bridge is constituted by a series of three curved sections joined to one another and having opposite concavities ( FIGS. 32, 33 , 34 and 35 ).
- the closed continuous pathway comprising the sections of two adjacent lines that are included between two bridges, as well as the bridges, forms a strut delimiting a cell 28 , defining a cell perimeter ( FIGS. 32, 33 , 34 and 35 ).
- a variation in the perimeter of the cells present in the pattern is provided along the longitudinal axis l-l of the prosthesis.
- the starting material may be of a type that is capable of plastic deformation, for example, purely by way of indication, stainless steel, titanium, tantalum, or the like.
- the starting material may be a material which expands with a memory dependent on temperature such as, for example, materials which are brought from the non-expanded configuration and in particular from the clenched or crimped configuration to the expanded configuration when a predefined temperature is reached.
- these materials include materials with shape memory such as nitinol and the like.
- the prosthesis of the invention described herein can be produced by various known techniques. For example, it may preferable to produce the prosthesis starting with a unitary tubular body or, in other words, a cylindrical tube with a continuous surface, and then to machine the tubular body so as to remove portions to define a porous surface, for example, by creating slots in the wall of the cylindrical tube.
- the following may be a possible production method.
- a laser machine suitable for processes of this type is the LPLS-100 Series Stent Cutting Machine.
- Operations of this type permit the production of a device that has resilience characteristics in this non-expanded state.
- the prosthesis may subsequently be subjected to a further process for the application of a coating material.
- This coating material may be arranged continuously or discontinuously on the surface of the prosthesis and on the outer surface or on the inner surface of the tubular body of the prosthesis.
- the coating material may be one or more of the biologically inert materials that are suitable for reducing, for example, the predisposition of the prosthesis to produce thromboses (thrombogenicity) and also a composition which releases drugs onto the walls of the duct in which the prosthesis is implanted, for example, purely by way of indication, a drug having anticoagulant properties or properties for opposing re-stenosis, or similar compositions.
- the prosthesis is preferably provided with a biocompatible coating in order to minimize adverse interaction with the walls of the vessel and/or with the fluid, for example blood, which flows inside the vessel.
- the coating is preferably a polymeric material which is generally applied to the stent by means of a solution or dispersion of a polymer added to a solvent which is subsequently removed. Alternatively, a non-polymeric coating material may be used.
- a possible coating material may be polytetrafluoroethylene, silicone rubber, or polyurethane having known biocompatible properties.
- An optimal coating may be produced by the selection of coating conditions such as the viscosity of the solution, the coating technique, and/or the appropriate solvent-removal phase.
- the coating if present, may be applied to the prosthesis in its expanded configurations or even in its contracted state. Preferably, the coating is applied to the prosthesis in the contracted configuration.
- the endolumenal prosthesis described herein has a structure that is useful for satisfying two roles, that is, flexibility and expansion/radial stiffness in two different states or configurations of the prosthesis.
- the high degree of flexibility in the non-expanded configuration and particularly in the clenched configuration permits easy insertion of the prosthesis even in ducts having particularly sinuous pathways.
- the prosthesis in the expanded configuration, exhibits an unusual capacity to maintain the longitudinal shape of the lumen in which it is implanted. In particular, after the expansion of the prosthesis, distortion and deformation of the lumen from its natural orientation is prevented. Together with these advantages, this prosthesis is of unusually simple construction and in particular is easy to clench or crimp onto an SDS.
- the prosthesis of the invention is therefore particularly suitable for situations of implantation in ducts of complex geometry such as are often encountered in the field.
- the prosthesis of the invention also has desirably uniform expansion even in the most extreme conditions, showing little or no distortion.
- the prosthesis After expansion, the prosthesis has a configuration similar to that of a truss beam, which results in a high degree of radial stiffness. Moreover, when expanded, the prosthesis described herein has a strut-distribution density which is excellent for lining or supporting the duct and at the same time permitting and facilitating access to branches of the duct that are present in the section of the duct lined by the prosthesis. In particular, the prosthesis described herein is particularly suitable for use at bifurcations, for example, by means of branched catheters or catheters provided with lateral openings of the expansion devices.
- prosthesis described herein permits optimal support and lining of the ostial region of the lateral branch of a bifurcation (scaffolding).
- the prosthesis By virtue to the stent described herein, over-stretching of the lumen is prevented and, with the use of SDS devices suitable for bifurcations, the prosthesis is positioned in a single procedure, avoiding the subsequent use of side-by-side or “kissing” balloons for shaping the portion of the prosthesis facing the mouth of the side branch of the bifurcation.
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Description
- The subject of the present invention is an expandable endolumenal prosthesis.
- This term defines, in general, a device which is inserted in a lumen, for example, a vascular duct and, in particular, an arterial duct, usually by means of an endolumenal-prosthesis transport system, or stent delivery system (SDS), and is then expanded or spread out in situ in order to support the walls of the lumen locally. The main object of this support is to eliminate the blockage, for example, brought about by a stenosis, and to prevent the re-formation thereof.
- A general treatise on endolumenal protheses or stents can be found in the works “Techniques in coronary artery stenting” by Colombo and Tobis, Martin Dumitz Ltd., 2000 and “Handbook of cardiovascular interventions” by Ulrich Sigwart, Michel Bertrand, Patrick W. Serruys, Harcourt Brace & Company Limited, 1996.
- Endovascular protheses are generally known. However, the term “endovascular prosthesis” has been used interchangeably with other terms such as “stent” or “expandable prosthesis”. The term “vascular prosthesis” used in this description should be understood as including any expandable prosthetic device for implantation in a human or animal duct (such as, for example, a lumen, an artery, a vessel, a respiratory duct, a gastrointestinal duct, a bile duct, or the like).
- A large number of patent documents relating to endolumenal prostheses have been filed in the past, for example:
- U.S. Pat. No. 4,733,665 (Palmatz), U.S. Pat. No. 4,739,762 (Palmatz), U.S. Pat. No. 4,800,882 (Gianturco), U.S. Pat. No. 4,907,336 (Gianturco), U.S. Pat. No. 5,035,706 (Gianturco et al.), U.S. Pat. No. 5,037,392 (Hillstead), U.S. Pat. No. 5,041,126 (Gianturco), U.S. Pat. No. 5,102,417 (Palmatz), U.S. Pat. No. 5,147,385 (Beck et al.), U.S. Pat. No. 5,282,824 (Gianturco), U.S. Pat. No. 5,316,023 (Palmatz et al.), CA 1,239,755 (Wallsten), CA 1,245,527 (Gianturco et al.), CA 2,134,997 (Penn et al.), CA 2,171,047 (Penn et al.), CA 2,175,722 (Penn et al.), CA 2,185,740 (Penn et al.), CA 2,192,520 (Penn et al.), PCT/CA97/00151 (Penn et al.), PCT/CA97/00152 (Penn et al.), PCT/CA97/00294 (Penn et al.), EP 0 895 760 (Bartorelli), EP 0 888 093 (Penn et al.), EP 1 151 730 (Hojeibane), EP 0 956 832 (Richter et al.), PCT/US98/08194 (Dubrull).
- An endolumenal prosthesis has to fulfil two somewhat conflicting requirements.
- First of all, the endolumenal prosthesis has to have a high degree of flexibility when it is in its non-expanded state to facilitate the delivery of the prosthesis through the tortuous anatomy as far as the implantation site. Moreover, when the prosthesis is in the expanded condition, it has to demonstrate sufficient radial stiffness to minimize the collapse of the walls of the duct in which it has been deposited and, for example, re-stenosis effects, as well as effectively resisting the possibility of acute occlusion. These conflicting requirements, that is, the provision of a prosthesis which has considerable flexibility when in the non-expanded condition whilst having great radial stiffness in the expanded condition, have been achieved in the past with the use of struts that are interconnected, typically with a longitudinal arrangement, to confer great flexibility on the prosthesis in the non-expanded or contracted condition, and further interconnected struts, for example, nonlongitudinal circumferential lines or rings of struts, which open up to rings that are stiff radially (at least in an ideal situation), to confer the necessary radial stiffness on the prosthesis in expanded conditions.
- A solution which partially satisfied these requirements was proposed in US patent application 2002/0065547 (Moore).
- There is nevertheless still a further great need to find an endolumenal prosthesis which can easily be clenched in a radially contracted position around delivery and expansion devices (SDS). This need in fact conflicts particularly with the need to have interconnected circumferential struts that are capable of withstanding radial stresses adequately when in the expanded condition. In fact these struts are difficult to clench around the delivery and expansion devices (SDS) precisely because of their structural capacities.
- The problem underlying the present invention is therefore that of proposing an endolumenal prosthesis which has structural and functional characteristics such as to overcome the disadvantages of the prior art in order to satisfy the above-mentioned requirements.
- This problem is solved by means of an endolumenal prosthesis of the type described in
claim 1. - Further characteristics and the advantages of the endolumenal prosthesis according to the invention will become clear from the following description of the preferred embodiments thereof which are given purely by way of non-limiting example with reference to the appended drawings, in which:
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FIG. 1 is a two-dimensional view of a pathway motif or pattern for an endolumenal prosthesis, in the non-expanded configuration, -
FIG. 2 shows a detail relating to a line portion of the pattern ofFIG. 1 , -
FIG. 3 shows a detail relating to a module of the line ofFIG. 2 , -
FIG. 4 shows a further detail of the line ofFIG. 2 , relating to a further module, -
FIG. 4 bis shows a lobe according to a further embodiment, -
FIG. 5 shows a portion of a line according to a further embodiment, -
FIG. 6 shows a line portion according to yet another embodiment, -
FIG. 7 is a two-dimensional view of the motif or pattern relating to an endolumenal prosthesis according to a further embodiment, -
FIG. 8 shows a detail of the pattern ofFIG. 7 , -
FIG. 9 shows a cell of the pattern ofFIG. 7 , -
FIG. 10 shows a detail of the endolumenal prosthesis having a pattern according toFIG. 7 , clenched around a distal portion of a delivery and expansion device (SDS), -
FIG. 11 is a two-dimensional view of the motif or pattern of an endolumenal prosthesis according to a further embodiment, -
FIG. 12 shows a detail of the pattern ofFIG. 11 , -
FIG. 13 shows a cell of the pattern ofFIG. 11 , -
FIG. 14 is a two-dimensional view of the motif or pattern relating to an endolumenal prosthesis according to a further embodiment, -
FIG. 15 shows a cell relating to a further portion of the pattern ofFIG. 14 , -
FIG. 17 shows a cell of a portion of the pattern ofFIG. 14 , -
FIG. 18 shows a cell of a further portion of the pattern ofFIG. 14 , -
FIG. 19 is a prospective view of a portion of the prosthesis according to the pattern ofFIG. 14 , clenched around a portion of an SDS, -
FIG. 20 shows a distal portion of an SDS suitable for delivering and expanding a stent according to the invention, -
FIG. 21 is a prospective view of a distal portion of the SDS ofFIG. 20 on which an endolumenal prosthesis having a pattern according toFIG. 14 is fitted in a clenched condition, -
FIG. 22 is a prospective view of a portion of the SDS ofFIG. 21 in the expanded configuration, -
FIG. 23 shows the expanded endolumenal prosthesis ofFIG. 22 , -
FIG. 24 is a prospective view of the endolumenal prosthesis ofFIG. 23 in which a cylindrical rod is inserted to show its struts better, -
FIG. 25 shows the endolumenal prosthesis ofFIG. 24 in a side view, -
FIG. 26 shows the endolumenal prosthesis ofFIG. 23 from below, -
FIG. 27 shows the endolumenal prosthesis ofFIG. 24 from below, -
FIG. 28 shows a distal portion of an SDS provided with a lateral opening in the region of expansion means on which an endolumenal prosthesis according to the invention is fitted, -
FIG. 29 shows the SDS ofFIG. 28 from above, -
FIG. 30 is a prospective view of an endolumenal prosthesis according to the invention in the clenched position, in which a cylindrical rod is inserted to show its struts better, -
FIG. 31 shows the prosthesis ofFIG. 30 from below, -
FIG. 32 toFIG. 35 show four cells formed by means of patterns according to further embodiments. - The term “porous wall” is used below to indicate the wall of an endolumenal prosthesis comprising a pathway or a plurality of interconnected or interlaced pathways which form loops or “struts” of a network delimiting apertures or cells.
- The term “pattern” indicates the pathway motif of the wall of an endolumenal prosthesis. Preferably, the pathway motif forming the pattern is shown, for convenience, as a flat surface, for example, as illustrated in
FIG. 1 , rather than with a tubular geometrical shape. - The term “line” means a portion of the pattern formed by a continuous pathway which extends, following a predetermined pattern, for example, in a substantially circumferential or helical direction, forming a “circumferential line”.
- The term “axis of a line” means a substantially median line of the extent of a continuous pathway forming a line.
- The term “interlaced” (or interconnected) means that a portion of a continuous pathway is connected to or shared with other continuous pathways extending in the same or a different direction.
- The term “lobe” means a section of the pathway of curved shape, or even a plurality of curved sections which are joined to one another or are connected by means of straight sections and the concavities of which have the same orientation. In a lobe, the inclination or orientation of the line tangential to the pathway changes.
- “Apex of a lobe” means a reference point of the lobe, for example, the point of the pathway forming the lobe which is disposed farthest from the axis of a line.
- “Distance between apexes” means the distance, measured on a straight line perpendicular to two parallel and tangential straight lines each extending through the apex of a lobe.
- “Aperture of a lobe” means the area that is surrounded by the pathway forming a lobe or that is inside the curved portion.
- “Arm” indicates a single straight section formed by a portion of the continuous pathway which is not interrupted by curved sections or lobes. In particular “arm” means a straight portion of pathway having an extent greater than that of a joining point between two curved portions or sections.
- “Module” means a portion of the continuous pathway, for example, of a line and, in particular, of a circumferential line, which has a motif that is repeated in the pattern either identically or as an identical mirror image, even though with pathway sections or portions that are common to several modules. According to one embodiment, each module comprises three lobes which are formed in series in a portion or section of pathway and are joined by their outer portions to straight sections or outer arms. If the motif of the module is arranged with the outer arms extending downwards, away from the outer lobes, the motif is substantially M-shaped with a joined or rounded section.
- “Cell” means the area enclosed by a closed pathway, for example, formed by sections of lines and bridges which connect the lines. The closed pathway delimits an opening in the wall of the body of the endolumenal prosthesis.
- “Non-expanded configuration”, “non-expanded condition”, or “non-expanded position” mean the configuration of the tubular body of the endolumenal prosthesis in the dimensions in which it is produced, for example, by laser cutting from a piece of tube of predefined length, predefined outside diameter, and predefined wall thickness. The cylindrical wall of the tubular body is shown opened out in plan in order to illustrate the geometry or pathway motif of the prosthesis.
- “Clenched configuration” or “crimped configuration” means the configuration or arrangement of the tubular body of the prosthesis to which it is contracted radially by moving bent or inclined sections of the circumferential lines towards one another, for example, in order to bring the wall of the tubular body into contact with a device for the delivery and expansion of the prosthesis.
- “Expanded configuration” means the configuration or arrangement of the tubular body of the prosthesis to which it is enlarged radially so as to move the bent or inclined sections of the circumferential lines apart to constitute support elements, for example, suitable for supporting previously collapsed duct walls in the expanded position, or suitable for restoring a predefined bore of a lumen for the correct passage of a fluid.
- “SDS” means Stent Delivery System or a device for delivering the endolumenal prosthesis and expanding it in situ. For example, an SDS is a catheter provided, at a distal end, with a balloon which, when deflated and in the folded position, can support the prosthesis in the clenched configuration and, when inflated, can bring the prosthesis to the expanded configuration. Examples of SDS devices are given, for example, in the documents VR1995A000089 (SHEIBAN) and PCT/EP00/12964 (LOALDI), which are included herein by reference, in particular, with regard to their description of the SDS.
- With reference to the above-mentioned drawings, a pattern as a whole, defined by the wall of a tubular body of an
expandable endolumenal prosthesis 2, is generally indicated 1. The pattern is shown flat as though the wall of the prosthesis had been cut longitudinally and unrolled when in the non-expanded configuration. - Advantageously, the
expandable endolumenal prothesis 2 comprises, in the non-expanded configuration, thebody 3, for example, of tubular shape, which extends along a longitudinal axis l-l and has adistal end 4 and aproximal end 5. - The tubular body comprises a porous wall which is defined by a plurality of
circumferential lines 6 connected to one another or interlaced or interconnected to form the pattern or pathway motif (FIG. 2 ). - Advantageously, at least one
line 6 of the plurality of lines is closed onto itself, meaning that, when the longitudinal edges of the unrolled pattern are made to coincide, the continuous pathway which forms this line is closed onto itself. Each of thelines 6 extends along an axis or line axis a-a. For simplicity, only two of these are shown inFIG. 1 . - Each of the
lines 6 comprises at least one plurality of modules 7 (FIGS. 3 and 4 ). According to one embodiment, at least oneline 6 comprises two pluralities ofmodules 7 which have identical geometry but are mirror images of one another with respect to an axis, for example, an axis parallel to the axis a-a of theline 6. Modules that are identical mirror images are considered below as a single plurality of modules. - Each
module 7 comprises threelobes outer lobes 8 and oneinner lobe 9 disposed between the twoouter lobes 8 in the pathway of the pattern (FIGS. 2, 3 and 4). - Advantageously, each
lobe curved sections 10 which have their concavities facing in the same direction and, for example, are joined together by astraight section 11. Each lobe defines a lobe apex. The lobe apex is a reference point of the lobe identifiable, for example, by means of a line tangential to the lobe and parallel to the axis of the line. - Advantageously, the
lobes line 6, as indicated by thearrows 14 inFIG. 2 . - With further advantage, both of the
outer lobes 8 of the three lobes are extended by straightouter arms 15. - The at least one plurality of
modules 7 are arranged consecutively so as to have successiveouter arms 15 which extend from theouter lobes 8 in substantially opposite directions relative to the pathway of the pattern, for two successive modules. - With particular advantage, for each
module 7, the distance d1 between the apex 13 of one of theouter lobes 8 and the apex 13 of theinner lobe 9 of the same module is less than the distance D2 or D3 between the apex 13 of the sameouter lobe 13 and the apex of any outer lobe of an adjoining module (FIG. 2 ). - According to one embodiment, the
inner lobe 9 of at least onemodule 7 is extended by at least one straightinner arm 16. - According to a further embodiment, both of the ends of the
inner lobe 9 are extended by straight arms 16 (FIGS. 16, 17 , 32, 33 and 35). - Advantageously, at least one of the
outer arms 15 extends along an axis which is inclined to the longitudinal axis l-l of thetubular body 3 and is also inclined to the axis a-a of the line to which the module belongs. For example, theouter arms 15 are inclined to the longitudinal axis l-l of the prosthesis so as to be substantially approximately offset slightly from a direction parallel to the axis l-l when the prosthesis is in a clenched configuration. It is thus much easier to close up or clench the prosthesis radially, for example, around a delivery and expansion device (SDS). In fact, it is surprisingly easy to deform the module in a direction that is substantially transverse or slightly offset from the direction transverse thestraight arms 15 when the prosthesis is in the non-expanded configuration (FIG. 2 ). - According to one embodiment, both of the
outer arms 15 of themodule 7 extend along an axis R-R which is inclined to the longitudinal axis l-l of thetubular body 3 and is also inclined to the axis a-a of the line to which the module belongs. - With particular advantage, the
outer arms 15 of themodule 7 extend away from thelobes 8 along converging axes R-R. For example, the axes R-R of the outer arms of a module include an angle A of between 5 and 85 degrees (FIGS. 3 and 4 ). Advantageously the angle A is between 10 and 80 degrees and preferably between 30 and 70 degrees. - According to one embodiment, the inclination of the axis R-R of the outer arms is substantially close to the direction transverse the longitudinal axis l-l of the prosthesis when the prosthesis is in the expanded configuration. The outer arms thus act as struts of a support framework for the wall, for example, of the vessel in which the prosthesis is implanted.
- Advantageously, at least one
outer arm 15 or, for example, both of the outer arms of amodule 7, are shared with a module adjacent thereto. - According to one embodiment, the
outer arms 15 of themodule 7 are of equal extent. - In an advantageous embodiment, the
inner lobe 9 is joined to outer lobes by means of at least oneinner arm 16. - In a particular embodiment, the
inner lobe 9 is extended at both ends by two straightinner arms 16, for example, of equal extent. - In its overall shape, in each module, the overall extent of the inner lobe together with its inner arm or inner arms is advantageously less than the overall extent of each outer lobe together with its outer arm. According to a further embodiment, the extent of the
outer lobes 8 and theinner lobes 9 together with their respectiveouter arms 15 orinner arms 16 in a direction transverse the axis a-a of the line, is non-uniform. - Advantageously, the extent of the
outer arms 15 or of theinner arms 16 varies betweenmodules 7 of thesame line 6 or of different lines. According to a particular embodiment, the extent of theouter arms 15 or of theinner arms 16 varies in the modules from oneline 6 to another along the longitudinal axis l-l of the tubular body of the prosthesis (FIG. 14 ). - According to further embodiments, the
outer arms 15 of thesame module 7 have different extents or, advantageously, have the same extent. - According to further embodiments, the
inner arms 16 of thesame module 7 have different extents or, for example, the same extent and, alternatively, there is only one inner arm and the opposite end of theinner lobe 9 is joined directly to the adjoiningouter lobe 8 simply extending through a point or section in which the concavity is reversed. - According to one embodiment, the arc of the
curved section 10 constituting alobe guide wire 22, even when the prosthesis is in the clenched configuration. According to a further embodiment, the angular extent of the curved sections forming the lobes and the extents of the respective arms are selected in a manner such as to delimit partially, with the module, a cell having an aperture sufficient not to obstruct access to a lateral branch of a duct or vessel in which the prosthesis is implanted. - According to one embodiment, the angular extent of the curved sections forming the lobes is selected in a manner such that the arms, for example, the
outer arms 15, are substantially aligned with the direction of the longitudinal axis l-l of the prosthesis when it is n the clenched configuration. - According to a further embodiment, the angular extent of the curved sections forming the lobes is selected in a manner such that the arms, for example, the
outer arms 15, are aligned substantially with a direction transverse the longitudinal axis l-l of the prosthesis when it is in the fully extended configuration. - According to one embodiment, at least one of the
lobes curved portions FIG. 4 bis). - Advantageously, the
prosthesis 2 has a structure and a pattern with modules having identical characteristics, except that some of them may be arranged as mirror images of the others. In particular, for example, all of themodules 7 of aline 6 have identical characteristics, except that some of them may be arranged as mirror images of others. - According to one embodiment, in at least one
line 6, at least two pluralities ofmodules 7 are provided, alternating with one another so as to provide a series of amodule 17 of a first plurality and amodule 18 of a second plurality (FIGS. 14 and 16 , 17; three details shown enlarged inFIGS. 15, 16 , 17 and 18, respectively, are indicated XV-XV, XVI-XVI, XVII-XVII and XVIII-XVIII inFIG. 14 ). Advantageously, the prosthesis haslines 6 formed by several pluralities ofmodules 7. - As already mentioned above, according to one embodiment, the
same module 7 is provided along the pathway of at least oneline 6 and is repeated in mirror-image form with respect to an axis parallel to the axis a-a of the line. - According to one embodiment, the
prosthesis 2 comprises threedifferent modules FIGS. 14 and 15 ). - Advantageously, at least one
module 7 hasouter lobes 8 that are disposed at different distances D4, D5 from the axis a-a of the line 6 (FIG. 18 ). - According to one embodiment, in at least one
line opening 21 in the pattern, for example, for the passage of aguide wire 22 for an SDS 23 (FIGS. 7, 8 and 10). For example, the pathway is interrupted to an extent equal to one module. Advantageously, the pathway is interrupted to an extent equal to five lobes, for example, consecutive lobes (FIGS. 7 and 8 ). Alternatively, the pathway is interrupted between two elements or bridges for connecting adjoining lines (FIG. 8 ). With further advantage, the pathway is interrupted in twoadjacent lines - Advantageously, the portions of pathway of the at least one line that are close to the interruption are shaped so as to be rounded, for example, by connecting the pathway of the line to the bridges 24 (
FIGS. 11 and 12 ). - According to one embodiment, a
module distal end 4 or towards theproximal end 5. - According to a further embodiment a line has its axis a-a substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis l-l of the
tubular body 3. Alternatively, aline FIGS. 5 and 6 ). For example, the axis t-t of theline - Advantageously, the axis a-a or t-t of a
line - According to a further embodiment, for each line, there is at least one adjacent line, for example the adjacent line arranged in a more distal or a more proximal position than the line in question, or both of these, which adjacent line has a motif that is a mirror image of the said line with respect to an axis p-p parallel to the axis a-a of the line (
FIGS. 1 and 18 ). - Advantageously, as already mentioned above, a connecting element or
bridge 24 is provided between two adjacent lines to connect them in an interlaced or interconnected motif. For example, abridge 24 is provided between twoadjacent lines 6 for every fivecomplete lobes line 6. Alternatively, along theline 6, abridge 24 is provided between two adjacent lines for every first or secondouter lobe 8 having the same orientation (arrow 14 ofFIG. 2 ). Advantageously, onebridge 24 is provided permodule outer arms 15 of the module. - According to one embodiment, a bridge comprises a
lobe 27 or, alternatively, a bridge comprises twolobes 27, disposed in the vicinity of the portion(s) of the bridge which is (are) joined to the pathway of theline 6. Particularly advantageously, abridge 24 comprises threelobes 27 disposed in the region of the points of joining to the lines and in the connecting section between the two joining portions. For example, a bridge is constituted by a series of three curved sections joined to one another and having opposite concavities (FIGS. 32, 33 , 34 and 35). - The closed continuous pathway comprising the sections of two adjacent lines that are included between two bridges, as well as the bridges, forms a strut delimiting a
cell 28, defining a cell perimeter (FIGS. 32, 33 , 34 and 35). - According to one embodiment, a variation in the perimeter of the cells present in the pattern is provided along the longitudinal axis l-l of the prosthesis.
- A possible method for the production of the prosthesis described is described below.
- According to a preferred embodiment, the starting material may be of a type that is capable of plastic deformation, for example, purely by way of indication, stainless steel, titanium, tantalum, or the like. According to a further embodiment, the starting material may be a material which expands with a memory dependent on temperature such as, for example, materials which are brought from the non-expanded configuration and in particular from the clenched or crimped configuration to the expanded configuration when a predefined temperature is reached. Purely by way of indication, these materials include materials with shape memory such as nitinol and the like.
- The prosthesis of the invention described herein can be produced by various known techniques. For example, it may preferable to produce the prosthesis starting with a unitary tubular body or, in other words, a cylindrical tube with a continuous surface, and then to machine the tubular body so as to remove portions to define a porous surface, for example, by creating slots in the wall of the cylindrical tube.
- Naturally, there are no restrictions on the type of process to be used to produce this porous surface and the possibility of using laser cutting machines with controlled movement operable by means of programmable numerical control is mentioned purely by way of indication.
- The following may be a possible production method.
- 1. Providing a unitary tubular body.
- 2. Moving the tubular body longitudinally and rotationally beneath a laser beam so as selectively to remove portions of the wall of the solid body so as to define a porous surface.
- 3. Cutting the prosthesis from the remaining portion of the tubular body to a desired longitudinal length.
- Purely by way of indication, a laser machine suitable for processes of this type is the LPLS-100 Series Stent Cutting Machine.
- Operations of this type permit the production of a device that has resilience characteristics in this non-expanded state.
- According to one embodiment, the prosthesis may subsequently be subjected to a further process for the application of a coating material. This coating material may be arranged continuously or discontinuously on the surface of the prosthesis and on the outer surface or on the inner surface of the tubular body of the prosthesis.
- The coating material may be one or more of the biologically inert materials that are suitable for reducing, for example, the predisposition of the prosthesis to produce thromboses (thrombogenicity) and also a composition which releases drugs onto the walls of the duct in which the prosthesis is implanted, for example, purely by way of indication, a drug having anticoagulant properties or properties for opposing re-stenosis, or similar compositions.
- The prosthesis is preferably provided with a biocompatible coating in order to minimize adverse interaction with the walls of the vessel and/or with the fluid, for example blood, which flows inside the vessel. The coating is preferably a polymeric material which is generally applied to the stent by means of a solution or dispersion of a polymer added to a solvent which is subsequently removed. Alternatively, a non-polymeric coating material may be used.
- Purely by way of indication, a possible coating material may be polytetrafluoroethylene, silicone rubber, or polyurethane having known biocompatible properties. An optimal coating may be produced by the selection of coating conditions such as the viscosity of the solution, the coating technique, and/or the appropriate solvent-removal phase. The coating, if present, may be applied to the prosthesis in its expanded configurations or even in its contracted state. Preferably, the coating is applied to the prosthesis in the contracted configuration.
- The endolumenal prosthesis described herein has a structure that is useful for satisfying two roles, that is, flexibility and expansion/radial stiffness in two different states or configurations of the prosthesis. The high degree of flexibility in the non-expanded configuration and particularly in the clenched configuration permits easy insertion of the prosthesis even in ducts having particularly sinuous pathways. Moreover, in the expanded configuration, the prosthesis exhibits an unusual capacity to maintain the longitudinal shape of the lumen in which it is implanted. In particular, after the expansion of the prosthesis, distortion and deformation of the lumen from its natural orientation is prevented. Together with these advantages, this prosthesis is of unusually simple construction and in particular is easy to clench or crimp onto an SDS. The prosthesis of the invention is therefore particularly suitable for situations of implantation in ducts of complex geometry such as are often encountered in the field.
- The prosthesis of the invention also has desirably uniform expansion even in the most extreme conditions, showing little or no distortion.
- After expansion, the prosthesis has a configuration similar to that of a truss beam, which results in a high degree of radial stiffness. Moreover, when expanded, the prosthesis described herein has a strut-distribution density which is excellent for lining or supporting the duct and at the same time permitting and facilitating access to branches of the duct that are present in the section of the duct lined by the prosthesis. In particular, the prosthesis described herein is particularly suitable for use at bifurcations, for example, by means of branched catheters or catheters provided with lateral openings of the expansion devices.
- It is particularly important to stress that the prosthesis described herein permits optimal support and lining of the ostial region of the lateral branch of a bifurcation (scaffolding).
- By virtue of the prosthesis described herein, it is possible to achieve a uniform ratio between the prosthesis material and the vessel wall throughout the longitudinal extent of the prosthesis.
- Moreover, it is possible to have uniform scaffolding throughout the portion of the vessel which is lined by the prosthesis and, by virtue of some embodiments having some circumferential lines that are not closed circumferentially, it is possible to have large openings precisely in the region of the lumen that is open to side branches.
- By virtue to the stent described herein, over-stretching of the lumen is prevented and, with the use of SDS devices suitable for bifurcations, the prosthesis is positioned in a single procedure, avoiding the subsequent use of side-by-side or “kissing” balloons for shaping the portion of the prosthesis facing the mouth of the side branch of the bifurcation.
- By virtue of the prosthesis described herein, it is possible constantly to maintain access to the side branch.
- Other advantages of the prosthesis of the invention will be readily apparent to a person killed in the art.
- Naturally further variants and/or additions may be applied to the embodiments describe and illustrated.
- In order to satisfy contingent and specific requirements, a person skilled in the art may apply to the above-described preferred embodiment of the prosthesis many modifications, adaptations and replacements of elements with other functionally equivalent elements without, however, departing from the scope of the appended claims.
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