Form stable expandable stent
US11806195B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 19, 2021 |
| Grant date | Nov 7, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 21, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2210/1475
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A form stable expandable stent and tissue expander assembly having a scaled outer shell body forming an internal chamber. A form stability member may be provided within the internal chamber of the shell body. Drainage/irrigation tubing extend through the chamber of the shell body and a fill tube is provided in communication with the internal chamber of the outer shell and extends outwardly therefrom. Manipulation structures with handles and other cooperating fastening and removing elements may be provided for use with the expandable stent and tissue expander assemblies of the invention.
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