Flexible medical stent
US6331189A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 18, 1999 |
| Grant date | Dec 18, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 18, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/91583
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention is directed to a radially expandable medical stent having a chevron or "maple leaf" design geometry characterized by improved scaffolding, hoop strength and longitudinal flexibility. Also described are methods of making and deploying the stents.
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