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An endoluminal prosthesis includes a tubular graft, an expandable annular support structure and a restraining mechanism restraining the prosthesis in a collapsed configuration in which the annular support structure is compressed to a low profile. The restraining mechanism holds the annular support structures in the collapsed configuration until the prosthesis is positioned for deployment. The restraining mechanism is then released to allow the annular support structures to expand into conforming engagement with the inner wall of a lumen in which the prosthesis is to be deployed. A feature according to the invention provides a balloon catheter onto which the prosthesis is loaded for deployment where the balloon is expanded to provide a radial force to release the restraining mechanism. Another feature provides for a restraining member that breaks upon application of the radial force to release the annular support structure from its constrained configuration. Another feature of the invention provides for independent and/or sequential release of the annular support members. Various types of annular support members attached to tubular grafts in a variety of manners may be used in accordance with the invention. The invention may be used in tubular grafts for endoluminal placement within a body lumen, including blood vessels, and for the treatment of abdominal and other aneurysms.

An endoluminal prosthesis is provided that includes a tubular graft and an expandable annular support structure. The annular support structure is coupled to the tubular graft so that the graft and support structure, in combination, provide columnar support while maintaining prosthesis flexibility. The prosthesis has sufficient strength and durability to withstand loads applied during deployment and sufficient flexibility to permit implant in a sealing arrangement within a tortuous body lumen. An embodiment according to the invention provides a plurality of annular structures with staggered, longitudinally overlapping apices of undulating structures. One embodiment relates to tubular grafts for endoluminal placement within a body lumen, including blood vessels, and for the treatment of abdominal and other aneurysms.

A multi-element probe comprising: a probe body comprising: a plurality of probe elements, each having a surface suitable for making electrical contact with a tissue of a subject; and an interface, comprising a conductive material, covering the probe-element surfaces, suitable for providing an interface between the elements and the tissue.

The present invention provides an implantable graft, including a primary tubular body having a first outer wall surface and a first inner wall surface defining a primary blood contacting lumen, and a secondary tubular body having a second outer wall surface and a second inner wall surface. The secondary tubular body is located about the primary tubular body to form a space therebetween. The primary and secondary tubular bodies are joined by at least one rib.

An endoluminal prosthesis is provided with an improved fixation system for coupling the endoluminal prosthesis to an inner wall of a lumen and to reduce distal migration. According to an embodiment of the present invention, a laterally protruding member atraumatically engages the ostium of a side or branch vessel. The protruding member may be fixed to a portion of a prosthesis. In one embodiment the protruding member is provided on a modular fixation device for initial fixation within the body lumen with the finger member within the side or branch vessel. A primary endoluminal prosthesis is then fixed to the modular fixation device to bypass a diseased portion of the anatomy.

A medical implant deployment system for placing an implant at a preselected site comprising a deployment system that includes a mechanical coupling assembly at the distal end of a delivery member that engages the proximal end of the implant and a release member having an extended configuration in which the release member cooperatively maintains the coupling assembly engagement with the implant proximal end and a retracted configuration where the release member allows the coupling assembly to disengage from the implant proximal end. An attachable handle assembly is provided to place the release member in the retracted configuration allowing the coupling assembly to disengage from the implant proximal end, thereby releasing the implant.

Apparatus for drilling a hole in material, the apparatus comprising:

• • an angled drill guide comprising a curved distal section, a less-curved proximal section, and a lumen extending therebetween, wherein the less-curved proximal section comprises a flat extending therealong for reducing the effective diameter of the less-curved proximal section so as to minimize interference between the angled drill guide and the side wall of an access cannula.

PCT No. PCT/JP97/03987 Sec. 371 Date Jul. 2, 1998 Sec. 102(e) Date Jul. 2, 1998 PCT Filed Oct. 31, 1997 PCT Pub. No. WO98/20068 PCT Pub. Date May 14, 1998A thermoplastic elastomer composition containing a component (A) (thermoplastic polyolefin resin), component (B) (epoxy-group-containing ethylene acrylic ester copolymer rubber), and component (C) (acid-modified polyolefin resin) comprising a continuous phase of the component (A) in which the component (B) is dispersed as a dispersed phase and is cross-linked by a peroxide; a thermoplastic elastomer composition comprising a continuous phase of a thermoplastic polyolefin resin (A) and a dispersed phase of an epoxy-group-containing ethylene-acrylic ester copolymer rubber component (B) and acrylonitrile butadiene rubber component (C), which is dynamically cross-linked; and a hose having an inner tube, at least one reinforcing layer, and an outer cover, wherein the inner tube and the outer cover contain a thermoplastic elastomer composition comprised of a thermoplastic resin in which is blended an at least partially cross-linked elastomer component, the reinforcing layer is a brass-plated wire, and the reinforcing layer and inner tube and the reinforcing layer and outer cover have between them a maleic-acid-modified polyolefin thermoplastic resin.

A random orbital sander including a housing, a motor having a vertical axis in the housing, a pad coupled to the motor, a face on the pad extending substantially perpendicularly to the vertical axis, a shroud surrounding the pad, an opening in the shroud, and a dust discharge tube having an inner end in communication with the opening and an outer end on the dust discharge tube end extending at an acute angle to the face of the pad. An orbital sander wherein the pad is supported from the sander housing by columnar units located on opposite sides of the motor. A bore in the motor shaft conducts compressed air through the chamber housing the bearings which support the spindle which mounts the pad.

An assembly structured to selectively orient a seal between an open position and a closed position. The assembly includes an expander structure disposable into a seal open or a seal closed orientation by being rotated or otherwise movable into and out of forced engagement with predetermined portions of the seal structure. The seal open orientation disposes the seal structure out of engagement with an instrument passing there through and may also facilitate a rapid venting of insufflation gas from an inflated body cavity, such as when the seal positioning assembly is used with a trocar assembly involved in the performance of laprascopic or like surgery. A biasing assembly may be connected to the seal structure to bias it in a normally closed position in the absence of an instrument disposed within the seal structure.

A collection of components for a cable tray system provide the components and basic hardware for assembling and installing a cable tray that can change direction in three dimensions to avoid obstacles or other cables' trays while negotiating a designated space. Components of the cable tray system may be modular, that is, pre-configured for ease of assembly, such as vertical kits and horizontal bend kits, while others are supplied in lengths for cutting them to fit jobsite requirements, such as rails and rungs. Both components provide an inherent framework that facilitates conceptualization and construction of a cable tray system at the jobsite with flexibility and simplicity to allow the present cable tray system to be employed more efficiently and accurately.