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Stent balloon assembly and methods of making same

US6986785B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 3, 2002
Grant dateJan 17, 2006
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Expiry dateJan 20, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2002/9583
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A stent balloon assembly wherein the balloon has been blow molded inside the stent. Segments of the balloon at least partially fill gaps in the stent, even after the assembly is compressed, to retain the stent on the balloon during delivery. The stent balloon assembly may also be mounted on a catheter.

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