Close-cell structured stent, a preparation method and use thereof
US10603194B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 11, 2017 |
| Grant date | Mar 31, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 11, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/0098
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed herein is a close-cell structured stent which is composed of curved struts that intersect at a crossing angle of 90 to 170 degrees in the longitudinal direction. Methods for making the stent, use of the stent as a vascular stent, an esophagus stent, an intestine stent, a bile conduct stent, or a urinary tract stent, and use of the stent in the manufacture of stent graft for the treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysms are also provided. The stent has both excellent longitudinal flexibility and radial strength.
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