Implants having high fatigue resistance, implant delivery systems, and methods of use
US10543114B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 17, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jan 28, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 30, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/0037
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
According to one aspect of the present invention, a fatigue resistant stent includes a flexible tubular structure having an inside diameter, an outside diameter, and a sidewall therebetween and having apertures extending through the sidewall. According to other aspects of the invention, processes for making a fatigue resistant stent are disclosed. According to further aspects of the invention, delivery systems for a fatigue resistant stent and methods of use are provided.
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