Endoprostheses and methods of manufacture
US6887266B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 15, 2003 |
| Grant date | May 3, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 15, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2300/00
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Improved endoprostheses comprising a delivery configuration and a deployed configuration and methods of manufacture are disclosed. Some embodiments according to the invention comprise woven tubular structures and means for maintaining said structures in their expanded configurations. In one embodiment of the invention, locking elements disposed on one or more fibers maintain said endoprosthesis in its deployed configuration. In alternative embodiments, one or more axial members may maintain said endoprosthesis in its deployed configuration. In yet additional alternative embodiments, a chemical bond or thermocouple may maintain said endoprosthesis in its deployed configuration. Some embodiments according to the invention may comprise erodible material.
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