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Shaped reinforcing member for medical device and method for making the same

US7455739B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 13, 2006
Grant dateNov 25, 2008
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Expiry dateDec 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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