Polymeric stent suitable for imaging by MRI and fluoroscopy
US6585755B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 29, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jul 1, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 29, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/0098
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An endovascular implant, stent or other medical device formed from a polymeric material, compounded with one or more materials to render the stent visible under both magnetic resonance imaging and x-ray based fluoroscopy procedures. The stent is adaptable to be placed in any body lumen and is contemplated to be a permanent or a biodegradeable implant.
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