Esophageal stents and related methods
US12090038B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 22, 2021 |
| Grant date | Sep 17, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 24, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/0039
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Stents are disclosed herein. The stents described herein can comprise a hollow cylindrical body in which a middle region extends to a first end and also extends to an opposing second end. The first end and the second end can each comprise a plurality of flanges, within which the flanges can have either similar or different characteristics, particularly physical profiles.
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