Biodegradable connectors
US7632305B2 · kind B2 · utility
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15Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 6, 2007 |
| Grant date | Dec 15, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 17, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/0071
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An expandable bifurcated stent is formed of a main body and a first branch. The body wall is made up of interconnected stent members that define a plurality of cells, at least one of which is a side opening. The first branch body extends from the body wall from at least two regions adjacent the side opening. At least one stent member adjacent the perimeter is bioabsorbable.
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