Polymer coated stent
US6364903B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 19, 1999 |
| Grant date | Apr 2, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 19, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/075
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A tubular intraluminal prosthesis includes a PTFE or ePTFE tubular structure such as a graft, and a tubular diametrically deformable stent circumferentially surrounding the tubular structure. The diametrically deformable stent includes a polymeric coating which allows for attachment to the tubular graft structure and enhances the biocompatibility and integrity of the composite prosthesis.
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