Non-foreshortening intraluminal prosthesis
US6881222B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 18, 2002 |
| Grant date | Apr 19, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 21, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2230/0013
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A stent has a plurality of cells disposed about the circumference of the stent, with at least one cell having a plurality of struts that are connected together to form the cell. At least one strut has a portion that compensates for foreshortening of the struts during expansion of the stent.
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