Vascular stent
US5314472A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 1, 1991 |
| Grant date | May 24, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 1, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2230/0013
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A vascular stent includes at least one filament formed into a wave-like pattern, the filament being wound into a substantially spiral shape; and a device for connecting at least one end of the filament to slide on a another portion of the filament so as to form a hoop at each end of the spiral shape.
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