Flexible stent with non-bonded stent cover material regions
US11246699B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 12, 2018 |
| Grant date | Feb 15, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 23, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/0029
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A prosthesis is provided for a variety of medical treatments. The prosthesis may include an expandable tubular frame structure and a covering disposed along the frame structure. A proximal liner may be situated along a proximal end of the frame, a distal liner may be situated along a distal end of the frame, and an intermediate liner may be between the proximal liner and the distal liner along the frame. The intermediate liner comprises an extended layer that meets and bonds to the proximal liner and the distal liner at their respective ends. A method of manufacturing the prosthesis is also provided.
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