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Method for modifying a stent in an implanted site

US5593403A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 14, 1994
Grant dateJan 14, 1997
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Expiry dateSep 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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