Stent including anti-migration capabilities
US12023265B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 15, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jul 2, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 6, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2400/18
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An example medical device for treating a body lumen is disclosed. The medical device includes an expandable scaffold including a first end region, a second end region opposite the first end region and an outer surface. The medical device also includes a covering disposed along the outer surface of the expandable scaffold, the covering having an outer surface. The medical device further includes a plurality of granular particles disposed along the covering. Additionally, the expandable scaffold is configured to shift from a collapsed state to an expanded state, the covering is configured to contact an inner surface of the body lumen in the expanded state and the granular particles are designed to prevent migration of the expandable scaffold upon implantation in the body lumen.
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