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Stent and method for manufacturing such a stent

US6240978A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 2, 1999
Grant dateJun 5, 2001
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Expiry dateNov 2, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49874
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A prosthetic stent with a tubular wall having local inwardly or outwardly formed elevations. Stents having such elevations have a higher mechanical stability if bend according to the curvature of the body vessels to be supported or repaired. Also a method for manufacturing a stent with such elevations is described.

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