Method for modifying a stent in an implanted site
US5593403A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 14, 1994 |
| Grant date | Jan 14, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 14, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/00004
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A stent in an implanted site is subjected to pulses of laser or sonic energy from external means thereby altering its physical structure without substantially altering or damaging tissue surrounding the implanted site.
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