Hybrid stent
US6805705B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 31, 2003 |
| Grant date | Oct 19, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 31, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2230/0013
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention is directed to an expandable stent for implantation in a body lumen, such as a coronary artery. The stent consists of radially expandable cylindrical rings generally aligned on a common axis and interconnected by one or more links. At least some of the links are formed of a polymer material providing longitudinal and flexural flexibility to the stent while maintaining sufficient column strength to space the rings along the longitudinal axis.
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