Universal stent link design
US6607554B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 29, 2001 |
| Grant date | Aug 19, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 29, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2230/0054
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention provides an improved stent design for repairing a vessel. The stent design incorporates crimpable, short non-linear links which are flexible in three dimensions and which include flexible arms. The ability to accommodate both small deformations that occur during delivery and larger deformations that occur upon expansion within the vessel is enhanced without sacrificing stent crimp diameter. The link may incorporate a short flexible link with a perpendicular transition to provide added flexibility.
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