Stent with improved resistance to migration
US7628806B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 20, 2003 |
| Grant date | Dec 8, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 7, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/0042
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A bifurcated stent comprises a trunk region and at least one branch. The trunk region has a balloon expandable section and a self-expandable section. The balloon expandable section is less compressible than the self-expandable section. The branch is self-expandable and extends from the self-expandable section of the trunk region. The balloon expandable section is less compressible than the branch.
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