초록

Disclosed is a tubular endoluminal vascular prosthesis, useful in treating, for example, an abdominal aortic aneurysm. The prosthesis comprises a self expandable wire support structure surrounded by a flexible tubular membrane. A delivery catheter and methods are also disclosed.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. An endoluminal prosthesis, comprising:a tubular wire support comprising at least first and second axially adjacent tubular segments joined by a connector extending therebetween, wherein the first and second tubular segments and the connector are formed from a single len

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. An endoluminal prosthesis, comprising:a tubular wire support comprising at least first and second axially adjacent tubular segments joined by a connector extending therebetween, wherein the first and second tubular segments and the connector are formed from a single length of wire, and wherein each tubular segment comprises a series of proximal and distal bends, such that each proximal bend in the first tubular segment aligns with a distal bend in the second tubular segment to form a joint;wherein each joint includes an eye.