Stent with radiopaque core
US6676700B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 1, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jan 13, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 25, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/0098
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A stent configuration wherein a radiopaque material is completely encapsulated in a skin of biocompatible material to prevent the exposure of radiopaque materials to living tissue and to prevent galvanic corrosion between disparate metals. The stent is initially formed and rendered radiopaque after which all surfaces are coated with the biocompatible material.
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