Braided stent
US6494907B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 28, 1998 |
| Grant date | Dec 17, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 28, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2240/001
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A radially expandable stent for implantation within a body vessel, comprising one or more continuous, discrete, metal strands. At least three strands repeatedly cross over each other to form a bundle. The strands are joined at the proximal and distal end such that the strands are free to adjust their position relative to each other in response to compression forces. One or more bundles are wound together to form an elongate hollow tube.
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