Coiled stent with locking ends
US5725549A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 12, 1996 |
| Grant date | Mar 10, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 12, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/1045
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An intravascular stent comprising a cylindrical body capable of expansion having end assemblies capable of locking in an expanded state. The end assemblies may have a series of tabs and apertures that interlock and rotate as the stent ends expand to an open position to support a section of vasculature or other body lumen. The stent is bio-compatible, may be bio-erodible, and capable of localized drug delivery.
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