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Balloon expandable stent with a self-expanding portion

US6740113B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 21, 2002
Grant dateMay 25, 2004
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Expiry dateMay 21, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2250/0039
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A stent consisting of at least two parts in juxtaposition, one part being of self-expandable characteristics while the other part is balloon expandable.

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