Shaped reinforcing member for medical device and method for making the same
US7455739B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 13, 2006 |
| Grant date | Nov 25, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 31, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M25/0041
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Medical devices, medical device components, and methods of making the same. For example, one embodiment provides a method of shaping a reinforcing member through annealing. Another exemplary embodiment includes a method of making a medical device that includes such a shaped reinforcement member incorporated therein. Yet another exemplary embodiment provides a medical device including such a shaped reinforcing member therein.
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