Stent designed for the delivery of therapeutic substance or other agents
US7014654B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 30, 2001 |
| Grant date | Mar 21, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 8, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/0068
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A stent comprising a serpentine portion extending about the circumference of the stent, the serpentine portion having a first end and a second end, the serpentine portion having a plurality of turns at the first end and a plurality of turns at the second end and struts extending therebetween, at least one of the turns at the first end, at least one of the turns at the second end, at least one of the struts therebetween, or some combination thereof having a plurality of shaped recesses thereon.
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