Stent with bioabsorbable membrane
US7637940B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 6, 2007 |
| Grant date | Dec 29, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 25, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/0031
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In at least one embodiment, the invention is directed to a stent having a tubular wall where at least a portion of the tubular wall comprises a bioabsorbable membrane. In the portion of the tubular wall containing the bioabsorbable membrane, the members (e.g. struts and connectors) of the stent are embedded in the bioabsorbable membrane. In at least one embodiment, the stent is also configured to elute a therapeutic agent.
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