Stents with profiles for gripping a balloon catheter and molds for fabricating stents
US7381048B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 12, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jun 3, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 26, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/91533
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Embodiments of stents having profiles that improve gripping of the stent on a stent delivery system are provided. Additionally, embodiments of molds for fabricating the stents are provided.
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