Stent with selectively curved region
US11559384B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 4, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jan 24, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 7, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M25/0147
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A stent with a selectively curved region. The stent includes a radially expandable tubular framework and a covering surrounding the tubular framework. A stent also includes a drawstring having a first end attached to the tubular framework at a first attachment location proximate the distal end of the tubular framework. The second end of the first drawstring is manipulatable proximate the proximal end of the tubular framework to deflect the tubular framework into a curved configuration.
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