Vascular stent with a mixed configuration of connectors
US11648136B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 9, 2020 |
| Grant date | May 16, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 22, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
This invention provides for a radially expandable stent having superior strength and reduced foreshortening properties. The stents have a mixed configuration of straight and arcuate connector segments that serve to join annular segments that make up the body of the stent. Surprisingly the described mixed configuration provides superior resistance to flip deformation while maintaining desired flexibility.
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