Intraluminal stent having coaxial polymer member
US6530950B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 3, 2000 |
| Grant date | Mar 11, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 3, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC08F222/102
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A stent for insertion into a lumen, having rigid regions and flexible regions along its length, and one or more polymer members coaxially disposed about the outer surface of the stent The polymer members are positioned over the rigid regions of the support stent, while the flexible regions are uncovered and free of polymer members, wherein the polymer members are radially expandable with the support stent.
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